England: Review of the Premier Division Week Nine
In the Men’s Premier Division Old Georgians made it 10 wins out of 10 with a 3-0 win against Surbiton, their nearest rivals going into Saturday’s penultimate round of 1st stage fixtures. OGs led at half time with goals from Sam Ward and James Carson. Surbiton’s efforts came to nought in the second period and […]
England: Week Eight review of the England Hockey League
It was a top of the table clash in Mens Division One North with Brooklands MU travelling to Loughborough Students. The teams were level and unbeaten going into the game which was decided by a solitary goal from Loughborough’s Ellis Robson on 50 minutes. Behind the top two Nottingham University’s good run continued as they […]
England: Review of the Premier Division Week Eight
It was a weekend of contrast in the Men’s Premier Division with two draws and four convincing wins for the top four. Leaders Old Georgians were, as ever, in the latter category. A Sam Ward hat-trick and two goals for Tom Carson saw them win 5-0 at Hampstead & Westminster, and prevented Hampstead from scoring […]
England: Review of Week Seven of the England Hockey League
Brooklands MU stay top of Mens Division One North but were made to work hard for a 4-3 win against Stourport who are bottom and without a point. Si Claris twice put Stourport in front but Brooklands Nick Hale scored with four minutes to go to win the game. Loughborough Students are in second with […]
England: Premier Division Review Week Seven
Old Georgians continued their 100% start to the season with their eighth win coming against East Grinstead. EG only trailed by a goal at half time but a second half blitz which saw Sam Ward’s goal haul for the game up to five meant OGs ran out 8-2 winners with an average of over seven […]
England: England Hockey Talent Academy Nominations are now open
Coaches from schools, clubs and counties can nominate players for a Talent Academy assessment from 1 November. Coaches have until 1 May 2025 to submit their nominations. Guidance regarding the nomination process can be found on the Talent Academy web pages and includes: A link to the Initial Nomination and Registration Form. The Player Identification and Selection Process – […]
England: 2024-25 England under-21 women’s squad
England Hockey is delighted to announce an initial 22 players for the 2024-25 England under-21 women’s squad following the recent assessment phase. Eleven of the team featured in last Summer’s European Junior bronze medal winning team alongside newcomers who have progressed from the England Age Group programmes. The 2024 programme kicked off at Lilleshall earlier in […]
England: Nick and Emma Bandurak Join East Grinstead – A New Chapter for Club and Players
In a significant development for English hockey, East Grinstead Hockey Club has successfully signed Nick and Emma Bandurak, solidifying their men’s and women’s squads with two players whose experience and skills could redefine the club’s future. This joint signing, coming in the wake of Nick’s controversial exit from Holcombe Hockey Club, is more than just […]
England: Premier Division Review Week Six
Leaders Reading remain unbeaten but saw their lead at the top reduced to a point after they were held to a 1-1 draw by Wimbledon. Anna-Ross Gabbitass gave Reading an early lead that was cancelled out by Katie Birch in the 56th minute. Wimbledon are eighth and the draw specialists, this being their fourth stalemate […]
England: Review of the Premier Division Week Five
The Men’s Premier Division table is taking shape after this weekend’s double header games takes us past the halfway point of the first stage of the league. Champions Old Georgians are the only team with a 100% record and have opened up a five point advantage at the top of the table. They were made […]
