FAN: Pennsylvania District 2 field hockey: loyal coaches, ‘smashmouth’ style shouldn’t be overlooked in 2024
Have you ever watched PIAA District 2 field hockey? It’s like smashmouth football. Really. Right here in District 2, we have started another great season. The talent is off and running and the possibility of sending another Wyoming Valley Area high school team to the state finals is in the air. As […]
USA: The Growth of Women’s Sports & Why It Matters for Youth Sport
Four-time Olympian and javelin thrower Kara Winger has seen a change happening. Not only are more women coming to sport, but they are also being celebrated and promoted as equals to their male counterparts, they’re getting more coverage on TV and in print, and they are getting more financial recognition. There is still a long […]
Canada: 2023 Hall of Fame Inductee: Chris Wilson
Chris Wilson inducted in the Officials Category In the Officials category of this year’s Hall of Fame, Field Hockey Canada is proud to induct Chris Wilson for his remarkable contributions to the sport. Wilson’s career as an international umpire spanned 15 years, during which he officiated 89 international matches, including three Pan American Games, two […]
FAN: US Women’s Soccer star Alex Morgan set to retire Sunday after final San Diego Wave FC match
US Women’s Soccer legend and San Diego Wave FC star Alex Morgan announced her retirement on Thursday. The two-time Women’s World Cup Champion and 2012 Olympic Gold Medalist took to social media to break the news. “I have so much clarity about this decision and I am so happy to be able to […]
BDN: UMaine field hockey beats Hofstra to win 3rd in a row
ORONO – The University of Maine field hockey team is off to its best start since it won its first eight games in 2018. The Black Bears received a first-half penalty stroke goal from fifth-year senior center back Poppy Lambert and second-half goals from Kent State University transfers and graduate students Victoria Tinghitella and Alexandra Sacker […]
FAN: Natalie Rocuskie’s game-winning moment: a historic milestone for Penn State Harrisburg
Pennsylvania is home to some of the best NCAA Division I, II, and III college field hockey programs in the nation. At the start of 2024 Fall season, Penn State Harrisburg was officially onboarded as one of the newest to join the DIII ranks, which is the NCAA division that offers the most opportunities […]
USA: College Games to Watch: September 6 – 11
Each week, USA Field Hockey highlights upcoming college games to watch. This edition covers the week of September 6 – 11. FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 2024 DI: NO. 5 DUKE VS NO. 1 NORTHWESTERN | 12:00 PM ET | B1G+ Two giants will clash as part of the ACC/B1G Challenge when No. 5 Duke takes on […]
FAN: No. 7 Penn State takes down No. 4 Louisville in women’s volleyball at Rec Hall
Home advantage has its perks. Penn State women’s volleyball went 3-0 Tuesday night at Rec Hall to sweep Louisville in a top 10 NCAA Division I matchup. The Nittany Lions, ranked No. 7, fired off more efficient kills overall and went on scoring runs in the two of the three matches, to take down […]
Canada: 2023 Hall of Fame Inductee: Lynne ‘Buzz’ Beecroft
Buzz is the all-time winningest coach in Canadian university hockey In the Coaches category of this year’s Hall of Fame, Field Hockey Canada is honoured to induct Lynne (Buzz) Beecroft, a revered figure in Canadian field hockey known for her exceptional leadership and enduring impact on the sport. Beecroft, recognized as the all-time winningest Canadian […]
Canada: 2023 Hall of Fame Inductee: Andrea Rushton
Class of 2023: Andrea Rushton enters in the Athlete Category In the Athletes category of Hall of Fame, Field Hockey Canada is proud to induct Andrea (Andy) Rushton, a standout athlete who has left an indelible mark on the sport. Known for her exceptional defensive prowess, Rushton is celebrated for her 127 international caps and […]
