Pro League: Spain Go 7 Points Cleat at the Top

2023 1389 17471 001 c4 07 - Pro League: Spain Go 7 Points Cleat at the Top - Action continued from the FIH Hockey Pro League 2022/23 mini-tournament in Hobart as Spain continued their red hot form, relying on their terrific defence to get the better of the hosts and stretching their lead on the top of the table to 7 points! In the women’s competition hosts Australia took on USA in another riveting match that produced plenty of offensive opportunities for two evenly matched sides, but a late goal by Amy Lawton gave the hosts a win and all 3 points. 

Red Sticks do the double over Kookaburras while Hockeyroos edge past United Eagles  Action continued from the FIH Hockey Pro League 2022/23 mini-tournament in Hobart as Spain continued their red hot form, relying on their terrific defence to get the better of the hosts and stretching their lead on the top of the table to […]

Pro League: Spain Stun Australia with 4-2 Victory

Spain Aus - Pro League: Spain Stun Australia with 4-2 Victory - It was a case of full ‘Marcs’ as a brace to Marc Reyne and a late winner to Marc Miralles secured Spain a 4-2 defeat of the Kookaburras in their FIH Pro League match in Hobart.

Spain prevail over Kookaburras in FIH Pro League It was a case of full ‘Marcs’ as a brace to Marc Reyne and a late winner to Marc Miralles secured Spain a 4-2 defeat of the Kookaburras in their FIH Pro League match in Hobart. On a night when Cairns local Jayden Atkinson became the 437th […]

Pro League: USA With Shootout Victory Over Australia

image - Pro League: USA With Shootout Victory Over Australia - Heading into today’s match at the Tasmania Hockey Centre in Hobart, Australia, the No. 16 U.S. Women’s National Team knew they would be up for a challenge when they faced hosts No. 3 Hockeyroos in the FIH Hockey Pro League. After chances for both sides went unscored during regulation, the match went into a shootout to decide the winner. The United Eagles earned the extra point after finishing 3-1 following five rounds and again behind a great shootout performance from USA goalkeeper Kelsey Bing (Houston, Texas).

Heading into today’s match at the Tasmania Hockey Centre in Hobart, Australia, the No. 16 U.S. Women’s National Team knew they would be up for a challenge when they faced hosts No. 3 Hockeyroos in the FIH Hockey Pro League. After chances for both sides went unscored during regulation, the match went into a shootout to […]

Pro League: Argentina Battle Back to Take Shootout Bonus Point

Australia men - Pro League: Argentina Battle Back to Take Shootout Bonus Point - Two final quarter goals saw Argentina spoil the homecoming of local stars Eddie Ockenden, Josh Beltz and Jack Welch as the South Americans defeated the Kookaburras 4-2 in a penalty shootout in their FIH Pro League match in Hobart.

Two final quarter goals saw Argentina spoil the homecoming of local stars Eddie Ockenden, Josh Beltz and Jack Welch as the South Americans defeated the Kookaburras 4-2 in a penalty shootout in their FIH Pro League match in Hobart. The Kookaburras had control of the first half, with newly inked captain Jeremy Hayward slamming home […]

Pro League: Australia Take First Blood Against Argentina

Australia - Pro League: Australia Take First Blood Against Argentina - The Hockeyroos have jumped to within three points of top spot on the FIH Pro League standings with an impressive 2-0 defeat of defending champions Argentina in front of a passionate home crowd in Hobart.

The Hockeyroos have jumped to within three points of top spot on the FIH Pro League standings with an impressive 2-0 defeat of defending champions Argentina in front of a passionate home crowd in Hobart. A first international goal from 19-year-old Hannah Cullum-Sanders in the 2nd minute set the tone for the Hockeyroos on a […]

Pro League: China Dominant Against Black Sticks in Wellington

FIHNZ CHINA260223 051 - Pro League: China Dominant Against Black Sticks in Wellington - The final game from the Wellington mini-tournament of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2022-23 was played between China and New Zealand, where the visitors’ offence dominated, winning 14 penalty corners through the game and scoring 5 goals from their 13 shots to end their second mini-tournament with a win.  

The final game from the Wellington mini-tournament of the FIH Hockey Pro League 2022-23 was played between China and New Zealand, where the visitors’ offence dominated, winning 14 penalty corners through the game and scoring 5 goals from their 13 shots to end their second mini-tournament with a win.   New Zealand vs China 2-5 China […]

Pro League: Black Sticks Up Their Game With 2nd Half Dominance

FIHNZ USA250223 039 - Pro League: Black Sticks Up Their Game With 2nd Half Dominance - In the final game of their New Zealand leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League, the No. 16 U.S. Women’s National Team took on hosts the No. 9 Black Sticks. Entering the final quarter down 2-1, the determined United Eagles saw a goal get turned away as they ultimately fell 4-1. The score line doesn’t reflect the closeness of the contest as New Zealand converted on an open net on their way to victory.

In the final game of their New Zealand leg of the FIH Hockey Pro League, the No. 16 U.S. Women’s National Team took on hosts the No. 9 Black Sticks. Entering the final quarter down 2-1, the determined United Eagles saw a goal get turned away as they ultimately fell 4-1. The score line doesn’t reflect […]

Pro League: USA Bounce Back From Defeat to Win 2-0

USA Vs China - Pro League: USA Bounce Back From Defeat to Win 2-0 - It took until the 5th minute of the game before either team positively broke into their attacking end. This came for China when Chen Yang drove the right baseline and Zhong Jiaqui’s shot was stopped by USA goalkeeper Kelsey Bing (Houston, Texas). The United Eagles had two circle entries in the quarter but were unable to produce an outcome. The first came when Amanda Golini (Randolph, N.J.) dribbled on the left baseline but couldn’t keep the ball in bounds. Next, Leah Crouse (Virginia Beach, Va.) received an overhead and pushed forward with Megan Rodgers (San Diego, Calif.), but she was unable to keep possession. China upped their pressure against USA’s defense, which paid off on a few turnovers, but the game remained scoreless.

Just 4 days ago, the No. 16 U.S. Women’s National Team faced No. 10 China in the FIH Hockey Pro League at the National Hockey Centre in Wellington, New Zealand. Although the first battle saw many opportunities go unconverted, the United Eagles made the most of their chances today, behind a solid defensive effort, to shutout China […]

Pro League: Six Goal Thriller in Sydney as Hockeyroos and Germany Tie 3-3

Australia Germany - Pro League: Six Goal Thriller in Sydney as Hockeyroos and Germany Tie 3-3 - After a thrilling 3-3 draw against Germany, the Hockeyroos concluded their Sydney leg of the FIH Pro League 2022-23 Season with a 2-1 shootout loss.

After a thrilling 3-3 draw against Germany, the Hockeyroos concluded their Sydney leg of the FIH Pro League 2022-23 Season with a 2-1 shootout loss. This victory means the Hockeyroos have taken points from all four of their matches played at Sydney Olympic Park, and they can now focus on the upcoming FIH Pro League […]

Pro League: SA Hockey Administration Again Break Hearts of Their Players

2022 1437 17046 001 c4 37 - Pro League: SA Hockey Administration Again Break Hearts of Their Players - After a thorough analysis, the South African Hockey Association has decided not to join the FIH Hockey Men’s Pro League for the next season, despite having qualified for it, thanks to winning the inaugural FIH Hockey Nations Cup played on its own soil in Potchefstroom, last year. However, the South African Hockey Association has confirmed its firm intention to join the League – ‘Hockey at its Best’ – in the future, provided their teams, women or men, qualify for it on the field of play, of course.

After a thorough analysis, the South African Hockey Association has decided not to join the FIH Hockey Men’s Pro League for the next season, despite having qualified for it, thanks to winning the inaugural FIH Hockey Nations Cup played on its own soil in Potchefstroom, last year. However, the South African Hockey Association has confirmed […]

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