News feed from the International Hockey Federation http://www.fih.ch/en/home Mon, 20 May 2013 03:02:38 America/Chicago Copyright 2013 International Hockey Federation http://www.fih.ch/en/home http://www.fih.ch/files/logos/FIH Logo with Tagline.jpg http://www.fih.ch/en/news-4412-de-nooijer-s-bloemendaal-win-euro-hockey 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. http://www.fih.ch/en/news-4412 Sun, 19 May 2013 11:05:33 America/Chicago http://www.fih.ch/en/news-4411-ehccc-glory-for-den-bosch 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. http://www.fih.ch/en/news-4411 Sun, 19 May 2013 10:59:36 America/Chicago http://www.fih.ch/en/news-4410-de-nooijer-s-dream-lives-on 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. http://www.fih.ch/en/news-4410 Sat, 18 May 2013 11:39:12 America/Chicago http://www.fih.ch/en/news-4409-sa-women-s-squads-confirmed-for-china-europe 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. http://www.fih.ch/en/news-4409 Fri, 17 May 2013 06:40:47 America/Chicago http://www.fih.ch/en/news-4408-iha-announce-new-women-s-coaches 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. http://www.fih.ch/en/news-4408 Fri, 17 May 2013 06:31:35 America/Chicago http://www.fih.ch/en/news-4407-hosting-world-league-a-great-honour-for-russia Ahead of the upcoming men’s Hockey World League Round 2 event in Elektrostal, Moscow, newly elected Russian Hockey Federation President Pavel Cherepanov has held a press conference with news agency ITAR TASS. http://www.fih.ch/en/news-4407 Thu, 16 May 2013 08:46:41 America/Chicago http://www.fih.ch/en/news-4406-usa-star-claire-laubach-announces-retirement COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – 2012 Olympian Claire Laubach, who shares a story of perseverance and hard work that is nothing short of inspiring, is closing the chapter of an incredible field hockey career that includes three NCAA Division I National Championship titles and a Pan American gold medal. http://www.fih.ch/en/news-4406 Thu, 16 May 2013 06:14:10 America/Chicago http://www.fih.ch/en/news-4404-glasgow-2014-ticketing-information-released In advance of tickets going on sale on 19 August, Glasgow 2014 has released key information to help the people of Glasgow, Scotland and the Commonwealth prepare to apply for tickets for the XX Commonwealth Games. In addition to key pricing information, an outline calendar of events has been released. http://www.fih.ch/en/news-4404 Thu, 16 May 2013 06:07:41 America/Chicago http://www.fih.ch/en/news-4405-black-sticks-men-play-out-absorbing-stalemate An entertaining 70 minutes of hockey between the Black Sticks Men and Korea has ended with a 1-1 draw in the second test at Rangitoto College today. After being rested in the first test, drag flick expert Andy Hayward made an immediate impact for the Black Sticks after sending a 13th minute penalty corner low and inside the left post to give New Zealand the early advantage. http://www.fih.ch/en/news-4405 Thu, 16 May 2013 06:06:02 America/Chicago http://www.fih.ch/en/news-4403-field-hockey-canada-represented-at-pahf-technical On April 19 and 20, 2013, the PAHF held a Technical Seminar for umpires and officials with four members representing FHC: two umpires and two officials. The seminars and workshops in Miami provided a great opportunity for attendees to hone their craft among their international colleagues. http://www.fih.ch/en/news-4403 Wed, 15 May 2013 09:47:20 America/Chicago