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  World officials thank Teun de Nooijer

  Retiring star presented with special farewell photo book

  Posted 4 weeks ago.

  The relationship between on-field officials and players in many team sports is not always the smoothest. However, hockey has always been a little bit different to most sports, a fact proven at last weekend’s Euro Hockey League Final Four event when a very special presentation was made.  x 4 More

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  Robin D’Abreo appointed as National Women’s Program Assistant Coach

  Posted 4 weeks ago.

  Field Hockey Canada is pleased to announce the appointment of Robin D’Abreo as the National Women’s Program Assistant Coach. Effective immediately, he will move from his role as Field Hockey Canada’s (FHC) Director, Sport Development to join their High Performance team. D’Abreo’s appointment marks FHC’s commitment to strengthening the coaching staff to support the success of the national team programs.   More

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  Tom Harris, founder of the Cal Cup.

  (Photo: USA Field Hockey)

  Tom Harris Celebrates 41st Year Running Cal Cup

  More than 2,000 athletes will participate in the tournament

  Posted 4 weeks ago.

  USA: Family heirlooms traditionally consist of faded pictures, foreign coins and vintage rings, treasured items with great sentiment. Tom Harris is redefining the modern day heirloom because from generation to generation he has passed something along to his son, nephews and granddaughters that cannot be physically held or contained within the parameters of a box – a pure, raw passion for field hockey.  x 14 More

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  EHF creates "Hall of Fame"

  Natascha Keller, Teun de Nooijer & Santi Freixa first inductees

  Posted 4 weeks ago.

  Since its foundation in 1969, the European Hockey Federation (EHF) has always valued its players with Best Player, Most Valuable Player and Best Goalkeeper awards at all of our Tournaments. However in recent years, as the players, coaches and umpires have performed better, given more, developed themselves through their actions on and off the field of play, we feel that it is now time to honour those very special people that are involved on the field in hockey.  x 7 More

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  New Zealand's Jacob Smith in action.

  (Photo: www.photosport.co.nz)

  Korea end series on winning note

  Black Sticks pipped by Korea in final test

  Posted 4 weeks ago.

  The Black Sticks Men battled hard but were defeated 2-1 by Korea in the sixth and final test of the series in a wet weather clash at Papatoetoe Sports Centre tonight (Wednesday 22 May). After trailing 1-0 at halftime, the Kiwis drew level through a stunning Stephen Jenness goal but surrendered the lead again soon after and could not equalise. More

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  (Photo: Hockey Australia / Dan Carson)

  Hockeyroos target World Cup qualification

  Blend of youth and experience in FIH Hockey World League squad

  Posted 4 weeks ago.

  The Hockeyroos will welcome back a number of familiar faces as they head to Europe for next month’s Investec Hockey World League in London with the aim of qualifying for the 2014 World Cup. The 20 athlete squad strikes a strong balance of experience and youth with seven athletes also eligible for the U21s and July’s Junior World Cup.  x 2 More

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  Black Stick Hugo Inglis playing his 100th test match tonight against Korea at Papatoetoe.

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  Korea claim narrow win against New Zealand

  Black Sticks Men encouraged despite 1-0 loss

  Posted 4 weeks ago.

  The Black Sticks Men have lost 1-0 against Korea at Papatoetoe Sports Centre tonight in a game full of speed and skill that was arguably their best game of hockey so far in the six-test series. More

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  Viewpoint: Is Africa a basket case or continent of opportunity?

  By Steve Jaspan

  Posted 4 weeks ago.

  I heard on the news yesterday that Africa has seven of the fastest growing economies in the world. Africa is reputed to be the “Continent of Opportunity”, the Continent which is yet to fulfil its full potential – or so say some well-known economists. Some cynics have a contrary view, saying Africa is a ‘basket case!’  x 8 More

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  (Photo: Hockey New Zealand)

  Black Sticks men defeated despite improved performance

  4th Test: New Zealand 2-1 Korea

  Posted 4 weeks ago.

  Korea have beaten the Black Sticks Men 2-1 in the fourth test at Pukekohe this afternoon despite an improved attacking effort from the Kiwis. The Black Sticks worked hard in the second half to equalise, at times putting pressure on the Koreans, pushing forward and attacking with confidence. More

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  HC Bloemendaal defeated KHC Dragons to win their second Euro Hockey League title.

  (Photo: Euro Hockey League / Frank Uijlenbroek)

  De Nooijer’s Bloemendaal win Euro Hockey League

  Fairy-tale ending for one of the game's all time greats

  Posted 4 weeks ago.

  EHL Final Four hosts HC Bloemendaal have been crowned Euro Hockey League champions for a second time after winning a pulsating final against KHC Dragons of Belgium. The team lead by retiring legend Teun de Nooijer – who was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player in his final playing season – defeated the Dragons 2-0, with Rogier Hofman scoring both of the goals.  x 25   More

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  Den Bosch, winners of the EuroHockey Club Champions Cup

  (Photo: European Hockey Federation / Frank Uijlenbroek)

  EHCCC glory for Den Bosch

  13th European title in 14 seasons for remarkable Dutch club

  Posted 4 weeks ago.

  Den Bosch have claimed a remarkable 13th elite European title in 14 seasons courtesy of a 4-2 victory over defending champions Laren MHC in the final of the EuroHockey Club Champions Cup. Goals from Sabine Mol (2), Maartje Paumen and Vera Vorstenbosch gave Den Bosch the title, with Kim Lammers scoring twice for Laren.   More

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  Teun de Nooijer celebrates Bloemendaal's dramatic passage into the Euro Hockey League final.

  (Photo: Euro Hockey League / Frank Uijlenbroek)

  De Nooijer’s dream lives on

  Bloemendaal to contest EHL Final against Belgium’s Dragons

  Posted 1 month ago.

  Teun de Nooijer’s dream of winning the Euro Hockey League in his last ever playing season remains alive and kicking after his HC Bloemendaal team reached the tournament final courtesy of a penalty shoot-out victory against Amsterdam H&BC. The win means that the host club will play Belgium’s KHC Dragons, also winners on penalties in their Semi Final clash with Rot-Weiss Köln, in a mouth-watering final on Sunday.  x 2 More