Australia: Vale Pat Nilan
One of Australian hockey’s most revered players, Patrick Joseph Nilan OAM, has died, aged 82. Considered a ‘giant of the game’ in every respect by the hockey community, Pat was an inspirational player, whose tenacious spirit epitomised his dedication to the sport both on the field and off it. Pat made his debut for Australia […]
Australia: Hockey Australia launches all-new Concussion & Injury Reporting Tool
Hockey Australia is proud to announce the launch of its latest initiative to enhance the safety and well-being of the hockey community. The new Concussion and Injury Reporting Tool was unveiled today and is designed to simplify and streamline the reporting of concussion and injury incidents. The tool is fully integrated with hockey’s online sports […]
HockeyOne: 2024 Brisbane Blaze Initial Squads Announced
May 9, 2024 The stage is set for the upcoming Hockey One season as the 2024 Brisbane Blaze Initial Squads of 40 and 36 have been officially announced. This year’s squads boast an impressive roster featuring a mix of Hockeyroos, Kookaburras, and Queensland homegrown talents. Last year the Brisbane Blaze clean-sweeped the League when both […]
HockeyOne: Phil Hulbert to lead Perth Thundersticks Women’s squad for third season
After back-to-back bronze medal performances with the Perth Thundersticks women’s team, our head coach is set to go another round. Hockey WA and the Perth Thundersticks are pleased to announce that Phil Hulbert will be spending another season at the helm of the Perth Thundersticks Women’s program for a third year running. A former Thundersticks […]
Australia: Hockey Australia appoints Helen Galloway as HA Board Director
Hockey Australia (HA) is pleased to announce the appointment of Helen Galloway to its Board of Directors for a three-year term. A lifelong hockey player from Tasmania, Galloway completes a nine-strong Board and joins with a decade of experience as a professional Board Director, having occupied various committee roles including Chair of the Australian Authorised […]
Australia: Hall of Fame member Paul Dearing receives legendary status
Former Kookaburra and double Olympic medallist Paul Dearing has been awarded legendary status 15 years after he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2008. Legendary status is bestowed on hockey’s Hall of Fame members who have inspired and motivated others and whose standing and regard have reached an iconic status over the years. […]
Australia: Hockeyroos star in Festival finale as Jocelyn Bartram celebrates 100
The Hockeyroos are confidently entering the next stage of their Olympic campaign with a triumphant 3-0 win over Japan, to close out the Perth International Festival of Hockey. China had secured the Perth Cup before Japan and Australia hit off in the final match, with a 2-all draw against Australia-A, behind closed doors, […]
Australia: Adina Hotels to bolster hockey in Australia with extended multi-year partnership
Hockey Australia is delighted to retain its home away from home, inking a new two-year extension with exclusive accommodation partner, Adina Hotels. Proudly worn on the back of the Hockeyroos playing uniform, and on the front of the Kookaburras shirt for this year’s FIH Pro League and the most recent Perth International Festival of Hockey, […]
Australia: Greta Hayes LGBTQ+ Role Model of the Year as Hockey Sweeps up at Pride in Sport Awards
Hockey has been recognised in a significant manner at the annual Pride in Sport Awards in Melbourne overnight, leading all sports with nine awards, celebrating the hockey community’s commitment to working in the LGBTQ+ inclusion space. Headlined by current Hockeyroo #501 Greta Hayes winning LGBTQ+ Role Model of the Year for her work in the […]
Australia: China take pole position for the Perth Women’s Cup as the Hockeyroos falter
It was another twist in the tale of a burgeoning rivalry between the Hockeyroos and China, as China’s never-say-die attitude saw them claim victory in the second half of the sides’ final meeting in the Perth International Festival of Hockey. Earlier in the day, Australia A’s 2 – 1 victory over Japan made the top […]
