Tag: England

England: Men’s Hockey League Week 4 2022 Review

BEESTONvEG 5 - England: Men's Hockey League Week 4 2022 Review - Week 5 of the Men's Hockey league saw an influx of goals across the six matches. Thirty-two goals were scored up and down the country as the leading pack started to break away, whilst the bottom six got tighter, with all teams separated by three points.

Week 5 of the Men’s Hockey league saw an influx of goals across the six matches. Thirty-two goals were scored up and down the country as the leading pack started to break away, whilst the bottom six got tighter, with all teams separated by three points. Surbiton maintained their slender lead at the top of the […]

England: Men’s Hockey League Week 4 2022 Review

image 7 - England: Men's Hockey League Week 4 2022 Review - As expected, the league table looked very different on Saturday evening, where Wimbledon held an overnight lead and Holcombe were close behind in second after their hard-fought 5-4 victory at Reading, with England star Nick Bandurak picking up a brace for his team.

Jade Bloomfield of Hockey World News reviews all the Premier Division action from the Week 4 Men’s Hockey League and overviews the key matchups in Division 1 and the Conferences, including the Premier Division’s first goalless draw since 2018 and a derby match that saw over 400 spectators cheering on their sides. As expected, the league table […]

England: Vitality Women’s Hockey League Week 4 2022 Review

image - England: Vitality Women's Hockey League Week 4 2022 Review - For full results and tables from across the country, see the England Hockey League Women's section.

Matchday four of the Vitality Women’s Hockey League didn’t disappoint with some high-scoring games and rare scorelines.  Jade Bloomfield of Hockey World News reviews the day’s action in the Premier Division, with an overview of the key points in Division 1 North / South and the Conferences. Buckingham fell short of producing the upset they were hoping […]

England: Holcombe looking to make an impact in Men’s Premier Division

image 1 - England: Holcombe looking to make an impact in Men's Premier Division - Holcombe men have changed their style of play going forwards under Middleton, but already there is optimism for the season ahead after a win, loss and draw in their opening three games ahead of England Hockey’s match of the weekend against Reading on Saturday evening.

Changes at Holcombe have put the Kent side in the frame for Men’s Premier Division contention, reports Rod Gilmour of The Hockey Paper. Holcombe believe they have one of the strongest squads in their Men’s Premier Division history, as the Kent side continue to aim for a top two finish for the first time. The Medway […]

England: Vitality Women’s Hockey League Wk1 Review

308349603 10218513295418438 7476039344298352771 n - England: Vitality Women's Hockey League Wk1 Review - The opening weekend of hockey in the Vitality Women's Hockey League certainly didn't disappoint. 128 goals were scored across the League, 71 for home teams and 57 away.

The opening weekend of hockey in the Vitality Women’s Hockey League certainly didn’t disappoint. 128 goals were scored across the League, 71 for home teams and 57 away. Defending champions Surbiton, who have never lost on the opening day in the Premier Division, were once again in deadly form. Opening the scoring in the 5th […]

England: The Annual Y1 Championship Is Here

HockeyCentric - England: The Annual Y1 Championship Is Here - This weekend, on the 27-28th August, the annual Y1 Championship will be taking place at Sugden Road, Surbiton. It’s an exciting new club tournament set up by Y1 Hockey to enhance the coverage and fan experience of club hockey. Not only is this set to be a great spectacle for hockey fans but there will be over £20,000 worth of prizes up for grabs for the competing teams.

This weekend, on the 27-28th August, the annual Y1 Championship will be taking place at Sugden Road, Surbiton. It’s an exciting new club tournament set up by Y1 Hockey to enhance the coverage and fan experience of club hockey. Not only is this set to be a great spectacle for hockey fans but there will […]

England: The Thriving Heart of Stafford Hockey Laid Bare

image 5 - England: The Thriving Heart of Stafford Hockey Laid Bare - England Hockey state that one of their ambitions is to double the number of hockey players from 140,000 to 280,000. Their aim is to do this by supporting clubs to grow participation year on year and by encouraging a wide participation of hockey in schools. England Hockey also intend to develop hockey’s infrastructure by implementing their facilities strategy to secure better long-term arrangements for clubs. It is our intention to continue to be a significant part of this ambition within the Staffordshire area. With 5 mens teams, 4 ladies teams, a mixed team, veterans teams and multiple junior players, Stafford Hockey Club provides opportunities for individuals of all ages and abilities to stay fit and healthy whilst having fun and meeting new people. We currently play a significant role in the hockey ecosystem in both the Staffordshire and Midlands areas and our intention is to continue to do this, despite the significant challenges that currently face us as a sporting organisation. 

Following on from the announcement from Beacon Sport and Fitness that they are re-laying their artificial pitch and turning it into a 3G surface, Stafford Hockey Club are looking for support from their local community and further afield in securing a new playing pitch surface in the local area. After 30 years at Beacon Sport […]

CWG22: England Women Bring Hockey Home

2022 1387 16578 001 c4 05 - CWG22: England Women Bring Hockey Home - A week after football came home following the Lionesses’ Women’s Euro Championship victory, it was hockey’s turn to come home on a Commonwealth basis as England beat Australia 2-1 at the University of Birmingham to win the Commonwealth Games gold medals for the first time in their history.

Commonwealth Games Gold Medal Match England 2 Australia 1 A week after football came home following the Lionesses’ Women’s Euro Championship victory, it was hockey’s turn to come home on a Commonwealth basis as England beat Australia 2-1 at the University of Birmingham to win the Commonwealth Games gold medals for the first time in […]

CWG22: England Dominant In Commonwealth Gold

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England beat Australia to win first ever Hockey gold Second quarter goals from Holly Hunt and Tess Howard delivered glory for England. England won Commonwealth Games hockey gold for the first time as Australia were beaten 2-1 at Birmingham 2022. Second quarter goals from Holly Hunt and Tess Howard delivered glory for England’s women less […]

CWG22: Maddie Hinch Delivers Again as England Reach Commonwealth Final

WSP2208055097 - CWG22: Maddie Hinch Delivers Again as England Reach Commonwealth Final - England maintained their hopes of a maiden Commonwealth Games Gold Medal, beating New Zealand 2-0 in a shootout after an entertaining goalless draw at the University of Birmingham, to earn a place in the final against Australia at 3 pm BST on Sunday. Australia also needed a shootout to win the second semi-final against India, coming out on top 3-0 after a 1-1 draw in normal time.

Commonwealth Games Semi-Final England 0 New Zealand 0 (England win 2-0 in shootout) England maintained their hopes of a maiden Commonwealth Games Gold Medal, beating New Zealand 2-0 in a shootout after an entertaining goalless draw at the University of Birmingham, to earn a place in the final against Australia at 3 pm BST on […]

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