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  World League Round 2 - Saint-Germain, France

  (Photo: © Yan Huckendubler)

  Saint-Germain Hockey World League Round 2 (men) in numbers

  Posted 2 weeks ago.

  Who is the youngest player and who has the most International Caps at the Men’s Hockey World League Round 2 in Saint-Germain?  x 18 More

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  World League Round 2, Saint-Germain - Canada vs. Poland

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  Belgium, Canada and France earn second victory

  2013 World League Round 2, Saint-Germain – Men – Day 2

  Posted 2 weeks ago.

  Belgium cruised to a second comfortable victory against Scotland (7-1); Canada came back from a one-goal deficit to win a hard-fought and important encounter against Poland (3-1); France also collected a win, but cannot be happy with the many chances they wasted before beating Portugal (6-0). Teams are now split in a group with 3 wins (Belgium, France and Canada) and another group with 3 losses (Poland, Scotland and Portugal). More

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  KZN Inland U21 women's hockey team coach Sihle Ntuli with captain Lana Kruger (left) and vice-captain Amy Greaves at Queensmead in Durban last week.

  (Photo: Lynn Walraven)

  Sihle Ntuli going places in hockey

  by Jonathan Cook

  Posted 2 weeks ago.

  FEATURE: A hockey player and coach on the up and up in South Africa is 24 year old University of KwaZulu-Natal marketing and media student Sihle Ntuli. FIH.CH's Africa correspondent Jonathan Cook reports about an talented and ambitious young man who is making big waves.  x 6 More

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  Kookaburra Tom Wickham charges towards goal in Tuesday's 3-3 draw between Australia and Korea.

  (Photo: Dan Carson / DC Images / Hockey Australia)

  Ford fightback helps Kookaburras share the spoils

  Willis’ first international goal earns draw against Korea

  Posted 2 weeks ago.

  Two Russell Ford strikes and a first goal for his country from Matt Willis helped the Kookaburras fight back twice for a 3-3 draw against Korea in the third of four Tests in Perth, WA, on Tuesday. More

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  World League Round 2, Saint-Germain - France vs. Poland

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  Strong start by Belgium, Canada and France

  2013 World League Round 2, Saint-Germain – Men – Day 1

  Posted 2 weeks ago.

  Belgium showed that there are ready for this competition, relentlessly attacking the Portuguese goal to finish with a comfortable win (19-0). Canada won a tough battle against Scotland, holding on to a two-goal lead (5-3). Host France had an early scare against Poland but finally won another hotly contested match (4-2).  x 12 More

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  Kazan hosts seminar for judges from all over Russia

  Preparation for the 2013 Summer Universiade

  Posted 2 weeks ago.

  The international hockey judges seminar kicked off at the Kazan Hockey Centre on May 2 to train national judges for high-quality officiating during the 2013 Summer Universiade. Representatives of 9 regions of Russia (among them Moscow, Nizhny Novgorod Region, Rostov Region, Republic of Tatarstan) will come in Kazan for the seminar. A total of 50 umpires and referees will update their qualification and enrich their knowledge of judging at major international tournaments.   More

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  China hosts umpiring course in Changzhow

  Posted 2 weeks ago.

  The Chinese Hockey Association , with the assistance of the FIH, has recently organised an Umpiring Course held in conjunction with the Qualifying Tournament for China’s prestigious National Games – the “Chinese Olympics”. The 15 umpires on the umpiring panel plus all technical officials & CHA staff at the tournament attended the seminar, held at Changzhow from April 30-May 4. The course was conducted by FIH Umpires Manager, Jan Hadfield. More

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  Mitton hat-trick seals Kookaburras victory

  Jake Whetton & Josh Miller net crucial late first half goals

  Posted 3 weeks ago.

  A hat-trick from local hero Trent Mitton and a slicker, more patient approach helped the Kookaburras to a resounding 5-2 victory over Korea in Perth on Sunday in game two of the four match series. Mitton’s treble was complemented by strikes from Queenslander Jake Whetton and New South Wales’ Josh Miller, the pair getting their names on the score sheet within one minute of each other at the end of the first period. More

• Stage is set in Saint-Germain for men’s World League Round 2

  6 teams fighting for a ticket to the next round

  Posted 3 weeks ago.

  The Men’s World League Round 2 starts on Monday in Saint-Germain, with 6 teams fighting for a ticket to the next round of the competition. While Belgium is favorites to win, second place will be fiercely contested between Canada, host France, Poland and Scotland. All matches will be streamed live on the FIH web site!  x 48 More

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  Jamie Hooper from Wales

  (Photo: Tom Swain)

  EHF names Umpires 4 Europe

  20 umpires from 16 Nations chosen

  Posted 3 weeks ago.

  The EHF is delighted to announce the names of those selected for the new EHF U4E (umpires for Europe) programme. Following the huge success of European Hockey Federation's Umpire Development Programme, the EHF Education Committee, Umpires has launched a 3 tiered strategy. Applications for the second tier EHF U4E opened in March. More

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  Matthew Willis made his first appearances for the Kookaburras in the 0-0 draw with Korea on Friday.

  (Photo: Dan Carson / DC Images / Hockey Australia)

  Defences on top as Kookaburras tie Korean opener

  Australia & Korea draw 0-0 in 1st Test

  Posted 3 weeks ago.

  Kookaburras fans witnessed one of those rare sights in the opening match between Australia’s men and Korea in Perth on Friday night - a nil nil draw. And while the best of the goal scoring chances fell to his side, Head Coach Ric Charlesworth was full of praise for his defensive unit which featured, among others, debutant Andrew Philpott (VIC). More

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  Back row – Nick Lenoir (NTIS) Tim White (SASI), Matt Wells (QAS Men), Jay Stacy (VIS Men), Des King (QAS Women), Chris O’Reilly (WAIS Men) Front row – Larry McIntosh (NSWIS Men), Kate Allen (VIS Women), Stephanie Andrews (ACTAS), ) Andrew McDonald (TIS), Katrina Powell (NSWIS Women), Jeremy Davy (WAIS Women)

  (Photo: Hockey Australia)

  A Gathering of Key Hockey Minds

  Australia's National Traning Centre Coaches Planning Workshop

  Posted 3 weeks ago.

  Hockey Australia’s National Training Centre (NTC) coaches recently congregated at the High Performance Unit in Perth for 2 days of network planning, sharing of information and observation of the National Senior Men’s and Women’s squads in training and competition.   More