Netherlands: KNHB Podcast: a final look back at an exceptional year
The KNHB podcast Podje Hockey takes a brief look back at 2024. We say it again: a unique year for our sport. Never before have the Dutch women and men won Olympic gold in the same year, to name but one example. General manager Erik Gerritsen and technical director Clarinda Sinnige discuss their highs and […]
FIH Pro-League: FIH Hockey Pro League 2024-25: Off to a thrilling start
The 2024-25 edition of the FIH Hockey Pro League has provided fans with thrilling action from the very first whistle, with intense shootouts, dramatic comebacks, and standout performances. Across the first three stages of the season, the competition has already seen several surprises, with some of the world’s best teams battling for supremacy. Here’s a […]
FIH Pro-League: Hosts enjoy success on final day of Argentina leg
For the first time since February 2020, the Argentina women’s team took down No. 1 the Netherlands, 3-2, on Sunday night in Santiago del Estero. The action-packed match was won in the final minutes with a goal from Maria Granatto. The Argentina men defeated Ireland for a second time, claiming the 4-3 win in a […]
FIH Pro-League: Ward tallies four in England men victory, Netherlands women overcome Germany
Tied at 1-1 through three quarters, the Netherlands’ women ran away with the win over Germany after notching three goals in the final frame. The England men put on a penalty corner masterclass against Ireland, converting on 7 of their 13 chances. Player of the Match Sam Ward tallied a goal in each quarter as […]
FIH Pro-League: Germany women avenge shootout loss, England men pick up second win
It was a bit of déjà vu for Argentina, as both the women and men finished with similar outcomes to their matches on Tuesday. In their second game against Germany, the Argentina women finished regulation with a draw yet again. This time however, it would be Germany who bested the hosts in shootouts to claim […]
FIH Pro-League: Argentina men secure first victory in dramatic fashion, women bested by the Netherlands
With a full crowd in attendance, the top two women’s teams in the world went head-to-head at Santiago del Estero Hockey Club. The Netherlands came out on top, 3-2, despite a strong performance from Argentina. The Argentina men broke a 60-minute stalemate with a penalty corner goal to defeat Ireland, 1-0. (Women’s) Argentina 2 – […]
EHL: Hertzberger retires from international stage
All-time top EHL goalscorer Jeroen Hertzberger has announced his formal retirement from international hockey following a glittering career with the Netherlands. Over 14 years, 267 caps, and three Olympics, he picked up European gold in both 2015 and 2021 and silver medals at the 2014 and 2018 World Cups. Speaking about the decision, he said: […]
EHL: EHL legend Miltkau retires from german international team
Marco Miltkau – one of the EHL’s most decorated players – has announced his decision to retire from international hockey after a glittering career with Germany. The 34-year-old steps back from that stage after European and World Cup gold, Olympic silver and 73 international goals in 160 games. His last goal for the Honamas was […]
EHL: Slavia ready for big debut EHL challenge
SK Slavia Prague coach Tomáš Procházka says that while the Czech club has some inside knowledge on EHL FINAL12 opponents Surbiton, it will still be a big challenge when they meet in Den Bosch at Easter. The two clubs were in Hamburg at the EuroHockey Club Trophy where the English side emerged victorious while the […]
FIH Pro-League: Netherlands women dominate and England men pull off comeback shootout win
The Netherlands women picked up their first win of the new Pro League season in dominant fashion over Germany. Frédérique Malta tallied twice, picking up her 100th goal for the Oranje. The Ireland men nearly pulled off an upset over England in their first Pro League match of the 2024-25 season, but were unable to […]
