News for 04 November 2021
All the news for Thursday 4 November 2021
FIH World Rankings: European and Pro League action sees significant movement
The results at the recent Hockey World Cup qualification events in Europe have impacted the FIH Hockey World Rankings, with the FIH Hockey Pro League and other test matches also triggering some movement. 
Odisha says ready for Jr Men's Hockey World Cup in Bhubaneswar
BHUBANESWAR: Odisha on Wednesday said it was well prepared to host the Junior Men's Hockey World Cup, scheduled to be held in Bhubaneswar from November 24 to December 5.
Sjoerd Marijne's final payment held on HI's advice; Dutchman says issue almost resolved now
Marijne's six-day salary, amounting to USD 1800, is on hold as he is still to return his official laptop.
File image of Sjoerd Marijne. Image credit: Twitter/@TheHockeyIndia
Former women's hockey team chief coach Sjoerd Marijne's ''full and final'' salary was stopped on the recommendations of Hockey India after he was denied a 'No Objection Certificate' for failing to return his official laptop, which, according to the Dutchman, is on its way to India now.
Salary dues: Hockey India accuses Tokyo Games coach of ‘data theft’
On Tuesday, without blaming any official or institution, the former India coach had told The Indian Express that he was yet to receive his final salary from the SAI.
By Mihir Vasavda
The sport’s national body accused the Dutchman of “data theft” — and threatened to take action against him for not returning a laptop. (File)
Hours after the Indian Express published a report that Sjoerd Marijne, who had coached the women’s hockey team at the Tokyo Olympics, is yet to be paid his final salary by the Sports Authority of India and a cash reward promised by UP, the sport’s national body accused the Dutchman of “data theft” — and threatened to take action against him for not returning a laptop.
Wazalendo ready for Africa Hockey Club Championship
By Geoffrey Anene
Kenya's Wazalendo Hockey Club have confirmed their participation to this year's Africa Cup for Club Champions (ACCC) in Ghana from November 24 to 30.
Indoor hockey offers goalkeepers a chance to shine
Alex Stadler is hopeful of representing Germany at the FIH Indoor Hockey World Cup in Liege in Belgium, after representing his country at the 2019 EuroHockey Indoor Hockey Championships.
Draws at midweek Premiership
Grange missed the opportunity to move into pole position in the Scottish men`s Premiership after being held to a 0-0 draw by Edinburgh University at Peffermill.
2022 Under 18 Hockey Championships confirmed for Cairns
The 2022 Australian Under 18 Hockey Championships will be held in Cairns from 6-14 April.
Iowa field hockey’s Nijziel, Cellucci claim Big Ten Conference’s top honors
Nijziel was named the Big Ten’s best defender and player Wednesday. Cellucci was dubbed the league’s top coach.
Austin Hanson
Iowa defender Anthe Nijziel passes the ball during the second quarter of a field hockey game against Maryland on Sunday, April 4, 2021 at Grant Field. The Hawkeyes defeated the Terrapins, 3-0. Hannah Kinson
Iowa field hockey defender Anthe Nijziel was named both Big Ten Player of the Year and the Big Ten Defensive Player of the Year for the second consecutive season Wednesday morning.
Maryland field hockey’s Hope Rose and Brooke DeBerdine earn Big Ten honors
Shane Connuck
Maryland's Hope Rose battles with a James Madison defender during the Terps' 3-0 win over the Dukes on Oct. 10, 2021. (Autumn Hengen/The Diamondback)
It’s been quite the freshman season for No. 6 Maryland field hockey forward Hope Rose.
Margot Lawn grew up a Maryland field hockey fan. Now, she plays on the team.
Shane Connuck
Maryland's Margot Lawn battles with a James Madison defender during the Terps' 3-0 win over the Dukes on Oct. 10, 2021. (Autumn Hengen/The Diamondback)
Margot Lawn grew up with Maryland field hockey.
Virginia Field Hockey Begins Quest for ACC Championship
The fifth-seed Cavaliers play fourth-seed Boston College on Thursday in the ACC quarterfinals
Matt Newton
The Virginia Cavaliers field hockey team begins its quest for the ACC Championship this week. UVA is the No. 5 seed and will face No. 4 seed Boston College in the ACC quarterfinals on Thursday at J.S. Coyne Field at Syracuse, the host of the entire ACC Championship.
Northwestern seeks revenge with second chance match against Michigan in Big Ten Quarterfinals
Skye Swann
Redshirt junior forward Bente Baekers runs down Lakeside Field with the ball. Baekers is ranked second in the program with 60 career goals. Joshua Hoffman/Daily Senior Staffer
When Northwestern sophomore goalie Annabel Skubisz missed a save in double overtime against Michigan Oct. 8, disappointment rippled through the sidelines.
Four Nittany Lion Field Hockey Players Garner Big Ten Post-Season Honors
Allessie, Gladieux, Vos and Zemaitis earn conference laurels
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – Four members of head coach Char Morett-Curtiss' Penn State field hockey team have earned post-season honors for the 2021-22 Big Ten season with the announcement of the All-Big Ten teams and Sportsmanship Award winners. The Nittany Lions have two first team honorees, a second team member and a sportsmanship award winner.