Posted 22 hours 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 5 More
Posted 22 hours 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 2 More
Posted 2 days 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
Posted 2 days 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
Posted 3 days 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
Posted 3 days 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
Posted 4 days 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
Posted 5 days 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
Posted 5 days 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
Posted 6 days 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
Posted 7 days ago.
An Investec South African women’s hockey squad flew to China late Wednesday for a training camp. The squad will be based at the Chinese Liaoning Navigation Sport School. The camp forms part of the preparations for the Investec South African women’s hockey team’s participation in the Investec World League semi-finals tournament in London from June 22 to June 30. More
Posted 7 days ago.
Mary Logue has been named as Electric Ireland Irish Senior Women's Assistant Coach. Logue will join up with Darren Smith's Coaching Staff in Dublin this weekend to meet the International Players at a training camp in UCD and will take up her role with immediate effect. More
May 27 - June 2, 2013
Elektrostal, Russia
June 13-22, 2013
Rotterdam, Netherlands