Netherlands: Speelschema NK Zaal 2025: de ontknoping
The 2024-2025 indoor season will also come to a grand conclusion this year. On the weekend of January 25 and 26 we will start with the preliminary rounds for the youth and a week later the final weekend of the NK for youth and big league will take place. The national championships will conclude on […]
Hoofdklasse: Nick Bandurak Joins Oranje-Rood
A New Chapter in Dutch Hockey In an exciting move that highlights his calibre, England and Great Britain international Nick Bandurak has signed for Dutch Hoofdklasse club Oranje-Rood. The prolific forward, known for his lethal finishing and hockey IQ, is set to bring his talents to one of the world’s most competitive domestic leagues. Currently […]
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 […]
Hoofdklasse: Tulp Hoofdklasse launches ‘The New Hockey’: closer to the action than ever
A breath of fresh air: the revamped Tulp Hoofdklasse The new direction of the Tulp Hoofdklasse is all about renewal and connection. This is not just a rebranding, but a complete transformation focusing on both the top players and the fans. From now on, we bring the Men’s and Women’s Hoofdklasse together under one strong […]
Hoofdklasse: Tulp Hoofdklasse launches ‘The New Hockey’: closer to the action than ever
A breath of fresh air: the revamped Tulp Hoofdklasse The new direction of the Tulp Hoofdklasse is all about renewal and connection. This is not just a rebranding, but a complete transformation focusing on both the top players and the fans. From now on, we bring the Men’s and Women’s Hoofdklasse together under one strong […]
Hoofdklasse: Tulp Hoofdklasse launches ‘The New Hockey’: closer to the action than ever
A breath of fresh air: the revamped Tulp Hoofdklasse The new direction of the Tulp Hoofdklasse is all about renewal and connection. This is not just a rebranding, but a complete transformation focusing on both the top players and the fans. From now on, we bring the Men’s and Women’s Hoofdklasse together under one strong […]
Hoofdklasse: Goalgetters: Lisanne Lejeune’s eternal record
Lejeune’s arsenal of weapons was deadly effective. Her velvet striking technique and masterful ball control made her an undisputed penalty corner specialist. The 1985-1986 season was her masterpiece: in 21 out of 22 matches, she found the net, and in eight of them she did so three times or more. Yet her career was not […]
Netherlands: Road to Oranje Open for Ehren After Departure from Belgium
Raoul Ehren has resigned as coach of the Belgian women’s team. The Belgian federation KBHB reports that both parties are parting ways. This opens the way for the Brabander to the Oranje Dames. A vacancy has arisen at the Olympic champions after the departure of national coach Paul van Ass. Ehren was appointed national coach […]
Netherlands: Six Dutchmen in the race for honorary titles
No fewer than six Dutch players have been nominated for the annual awards of the world hockey association FIH. Thierry Brinkman and Joep de Mol have a chance of becoming World Players of the Year. Xan de Waard and Yibbi Jansen have been placed on the provisional list of five for the women. Of course, these […]
Netherlands: Van Ass retires: ‘Because it doesn’t get any better than this’
Thirteen days ago, Paul van Ass won gold with the Orange women at the Games in Paris. But it has already become clear that the Olympic final against China was his last duel as national coach. He is not closing the coaching book yet. ‘They can call six months before Los Angeles.’ ‘I don’t think […]
