Canada: 2023 Hall of Fame Inductee: Ken Pereira
Kenny Pereira is the most capped Canadian hockey player In the Athletes Category, Field Hockey Canada proudly inducts Ken Pereira, a field hockey icon whose legacy is unparalleled. Pereira holds the record as the most capped Canadian player with an astounding 410 international appearances, having graced every major stage in the sport. His journey began […]
FAN: ‘Trust’ was the hidden skill that propelled Taft field hockey to 2023 NEPSAC A Champions; head coach Rachel Beam explains why establishing it is important
Trust is developed and battle tested. It’s vital to a team’s overall success. And, in sports, its power can make dreams come true. “I have truly never been on a more positive, hard-working, and trusting team,” Taft School graduate Maisy Ricciardelli said of the 2023 Big Red Rhinos season. Ricciardelli, a freshman […]
Olympics: FIH President Tayyab Ikram: “Together, we have elevated hockey to the highest level in Paris 2024”
At the end of the Paris 2024 Olympics, I find myself compelled to reflect on the extraordinary hockey tournament that captivated us all. It was an event filled with unforgettable moments, a showcase of the highest levels of skill and sportsmanship. First of all, congratulations to both Dutch teams for this historic double and to […]
Netherlands: New National Coach Wanted: ‘No More Suitable Candidate than Ehren’
The search for a new national coach is in full swing. Since Paul van Ass announced his departure last week, the most important spot in the dugout for the Oranje Dames is vacant. Who is suitable for this golden position? We discussed it with Oranje experts Kim Lammers, Marc Lammers and Marloes Keetels. ‘Finding a successor […]
Asia: Hockey India names 18-member Indian Men’s Hockey Team for Asian Champions Trophy in China
Back Ace dragflicker Harmanpreet Singh will lead the challenge along with experienced midfielder Vivek Sagar Prasad as the Vice Captain ~ ~The defending Champions will take on hosts China in their campaign opener~ New Delhi, 28th August 2024: Hockey India named 18-member Indian Men’s Hockey Team for the prestigious Asian Champions Trophy scheduled to begin in […]
Asia: Rajgir, Bihar to host the 8th Women’s Asian Champions Trophy
Back ~Hockey India will host the marquee event in the Asian Hockey calendar at the newly-developed Rajgir Hockey Stadium from 11th to 20th November~ New Delhi, 29th August 2024: In exciting news for hockey fans in India, the Women’s Asian Champions Trophy will be hosted in the ancient city of Rajgir in Bihar famous for its […]
FAN: Penn State’s Kaitlyn MacBean deepens impressive offensive resume in game against West Virginia; makes history, gets hat trick
Without the powerful back line that Penn State women’s soccer has, Kaitlyn MacBean wouldn’t have been able to add her name to the scoresheet or history books. They set her up for her first goal of the evening by preventing one of West Virginia’s, which seemed to be all the Blue and White needed […]
