Following a successful Premier Hockey League (PHL) season, where selectors had the opportunity to evaluate six weeks of consistent hockey, Hockey New Zealand are pleased to announce its Vantage Black Sticks Women’s USA Test Series squad ahead of the upcoming games against the USA in January 2025. The squad will play in a series of four matches, including two test matches plus two practice matches, scheduled to take place in Auckland in January. The two test matches are set for 17th January at 5:30pm and 19th January at 3:00pm.
This series serves as a crucial preparatory phase ahead of the Nations Cup in Chile in February, as the team builds towards World Cup qualification against Australia in August 2025.
Vantage Black Sticks Women’s Coach Phil Burrows adds, “We’re excited to announce the squad for the upcoming test series against the USA. The players have demonstrated exceptional talent and dedication throughout the Premier Hockey League season, and we believe this group has the potential to achieve great success.”
USA Series Training Squad:
Anna Crowley
Anna Willocks
Breana Catley
Britt Wang
Brooke Roberts (GK)
Casey Crowley
Emma Findlay
Emma Rainey
Hannah Gravenall
Holly Pearson
Hope Ralph
Jaimee Eades
Jessie Anderson
Julia Gluyas (GK)
Kaitlin Cotter
Kirsty Nation (GK)
Mezzy Surridge
Millie Calder
Paige Blake
Rebecca Baker
Riana Pho
Rose Tynan
Stephanie Dickins
Tessa Reid
*A few players are unavailable / playing in the Hockey India League over December/January.
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