HockeyOne: Perth Thundersticks unveils 2024 Leadership Group
Before the Perth Thundersticks travel to Canberra to kickstart their 2024 Liberty Hockey One campaign, the teams have turned to Olympians and experienced players to lead the group. Kookaburras Jake Harvie and Tom Wickham were selected to lead the Men’s team as co-captains, while Hockeyroo Penny Squibb was chosen as the Women’s captain. Harvie takes […]
HockeyOne: The return of Hockeyroo #505 Courtney Schonell – the Thundersticks Forward opens up following harrowing 24 months
Courtney Schonell celebrates her goal in the Hockeyroos’ Olympic Qualification event against NZ in October 2023 “I was so happy she was the one scoring that goal after all she went through,” USA footballer Sophia Smith said post-match of her teammate Mallory Swanson after the Paris Olympic women’s football final. The 26-year-old forward had overcome […]
HockeyOne: Cliffo Previews the League’s newest signings to hit the Men’s competition
Spain’s Xavi Gispert headlines a string of international up and comers ready to set the Liberty Hockey One League alight Affectionately known on The Shootout (the Liberty Hockey One League’s Official Podcast) as “The Mouth from the South”, Tassie’s Adam Clifford took time to preview another year of Liberty Hockey One League Men’s Competition… As […]
HockeyOne: ‘Strongest women’s hockey league on the planet!’ Cliffo previews the Women’s Comp
Two of the Netherlands’ greatest ever players Eva Drummond and Margot van Geffen will feature in the Liberty Hockey One League this season Affectionately known on The Shootout (the Liberty Hockey One League’s Official Podcast) as “The Mouth from the South”, Tassie’s Adam Clifford puts pen to paper on what could be the League’s most […]
Australia: ‘I’m still in shock!’ Hockey’s newest Legend Dianne Gorman reflects on her incredible career
Australia: If you head down to Albion Park Hockey Club on a balmy winter’s morning in the small town of Shellharbour in NSW, you’ll likely find a legend of the game still relishing time at the pitch. It looks a little different these days, Dianne concedes she’s either enjoying catching up with friends and old […]
New Zealand: VANTAGE BLACK STICKS WITHDRAW FROM 2025 HOCKEY PRO LEAGUE
The Vantage Black Sticks New Zealand Men’s Hockey Team have declined the invitation to rejoin the Hockey Pro League (HPL), due to commence in December 2024 and running through till mid-2025. Hockey New Zealand (HNZ) has confirmed its decision to not take part in the HPL with the International Hockey Federation (FIH), following the men’s […]
Australia: FIH Pro League is back! Kookaburras to launch title defence in Sydney
Australia: Hockey’s hotly contested FIH Pro League is returning to Australia for the first time in two years, with a blockbuster five-day leg set for February 4-9, 2025 at Sydney Olympic Park. The Sydney stage was proudly revealed by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) today, as the full 2024/2025 FIH Pro League schedule was unveiled, […]
New Zealand: U21 FUTURE BLACK STICKS WOMEN’S & MEN’S TEAMS ANNOUNCED
Head coaches Verity Sharland (U21 Women’s Coach) & Mike Delaney (U21 Men’s Coach) have named their teams ahead of upcoming trips to Japan (Women) and Malaysia for the Sultan of Johor Cup (Men). U21 Women’s Team The U21 Women’s team is set to head away on an exciting trip to Japan, assembling and departing […]
HockeyOne: Perth Thundersticks Men’s Team heads South for team bonding and ‘City vs Country’ showdown
An opportunity to strengthen team bonds and showcase their talents outside the city waits for the Perth Thundersticks Men’s team as they get ready to venture down south. The team is set to travel to Busselton where they will spend time training and compete in ‘City vs Country’ exhibition match at Busselton Hockey Stadium on […]
Australia: Olympic royalty showcasing hockey’s golden era inducted into 2024 Hall of Fame
Australia: Olympic legacy in its greatest form underpins the latest nine hockey royalty inducted into Hockey Australia’s Hall of Fame. Casey Sablowski (nee Eastham), Madonna Blyth, Julie Richardson, Bevan George, Mark Knowles, Liam de Young and Matthew Wells have all been inducted for their incredible careers representing Australian hockey at the highest level. Combined, the 2024 athlete […]
