News for 05 November 2021
All the news for Friday 5 November 2021
Pro League: In-form Red Panthers aim to upset mighty Dutch in Amsterdam
Following two outstanding FIH Hockey Pro League victories against higher ranked Germany on home soil in Brussels, Belgium’s Red Panthers will aim replicate that superb form when they take on title holders and reigning Olympic, World and European champions the Netherlands in Amsterdam. 
Stars and teams make debut on biggest junior stage
The FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup, South Africa 2021 springs into action on 5 December. This will be a momentous occasion for hockey as it will be the first Hockey World Cup event to take place on African soil.
Want to use my Tokyo Olympics experience in Junior World Cup: Salima Tete
Young midfielder Salima Tete wants to utilise her Tokyo Olympics experience when India play in the Women's Junior World Cup
Salima Tete
Young midfielder Salima Tete wants to utilise her Tokyo Olympics experience when India play in the FIH Women's Junior World Cup in South Africa next month. Only 19, Salima has worked hard over the last three years to cement her place in the senior side, which registered a historic fourth-place finish in this year's Tokyo Games.
Hectic international schedule for Pak hockey
By Syed Intikhab Ali
KARACHI: A hectic international schedule awaits Pakistan hockey after an isolation of about two years.
George Pinner Retires From International Hockey
George Pinner has called time on a 14-year career and announced he is retiring away from international hockey.
‘Boundless energy’: George Pinner ends international hockey career
George Pinner was hailed as a “fabulous, larger-than-life character” after the goalkeeper on Thursday announced his international retirement after a 14-year-career.
George Pinner: England goalkeeper retires from international hockey
George Pinner won 128 caps for England after making his debut in 2007
England goalkeeper George Pinner has announced his retirement from international hockey after 14 years.
Mateship and mental health ingredients for hockey men
Following the release of the latest Hockey Australia video, one of the figures who played in the game featured in the ad has shared some insights into the key themes it promotes.
The four priorities of the Honorary Division clubs
Even if the national teams are the leaders of the discipline, the Top hockey league reaffirms the importance of the clubs and points out its priorities for the coming seasons.
Never has the national competition seemed so open as this season. – Belga.
After the Olympic coronation conquered this summer by the Red Lions in Tokyo, Belgian hockey is well aware that it cannot under any circumstances rest on its laurels to maintain its lead and its aura at the world level. But to achieve this, decision-makers active in our country must continue to think, work and innovate to stay on top. A healthy ambition fully assumed by Cédric Deleuze, president of the Top hockey league (THL), who lists the four priorities of the ASBL which brings together and represents all the clubs of the Honorary Division – ladies and gentlemen ( 18 teams currently).
Hockey is back!
Hockey New Zealand (HNZ) is delighted to reveal two tournaments due to take place later this month – the Ōtautahi Cup taking place in Christchurch on the 13th and 14th; and the Lower North Island Championships (LNIC) in Palmerston North from the 17th-21st.
Preview: Wimbledon Face Important Double-Header In Vitality Women's Premier Division
Photo credit: Wimbledon HC
The tables are beginning to take shape across the England Hockey Leagues, with the frontrunners in each division starting to emerge as the season enters its third month. Read below the full preview from The Hockey Paper's Rod Gilmour.
Top six place could go to the wire, admits Beeston manager
Beeston are battling for a top six place in top flight PIC: Debbie Christopher
Beeston manager Graham Griffiths believes the make-up of the league split could go down to goal difference this month.
Scramble for Top Six places heats up
The jostling for a place in the top six is on the agenda for most of the men and women Scottish Premiership clubs – but the present disparity between the number of games played makes it difficult to see a clear picture.
Division I Weekend College Games: Conference Tournaments
With post-season conference tournaments taking place, USA Field Hockey is highlighting each conference in Division I, II and III.
No. 3 Field Hockey Sets Program Record for Wins
3-1 victory over Indiana marks 100th career win for head coach Meredith Civico
PISCATAWAY, N.J. - Hosting the Big Ten Tournament for the first time, No. 3 Rutgers field hockey earned a significant victory to open quarterfinal action, defeating Indiana 3-1. The win gave the Scarlet Knights a new program record with 16 wins on the season, marked RU's first ever Big Ten Tournament victory, and provided head coach Meredith Civico with her 100th career victory.
Maryland field hockey falters in opening round of Big Ten tournament to Penn State, 3-2
By Johnny Cleary
Noelle Frost makes a save during Maryland field hockey's 2-1 loss to No. 1 Iowa on Oct. 3, 2021. (Joe Ryan/The Diamondback)
Going blow for blow through the first three quarters, Maryland field hockey and Penn State were locked at two going into the final period of regular time.
Penn State Field Hockey Tops Maryland 3-2 In Big Ten Quarterfinal
By Mara McKeon
Photot: Teagan Staudenmeier | Onward State
Penn State field hockey (14-4, 7-2 Big Ten) defeated Maryland (13-6, 4-5 Big Ten) to open this year’s Big Ten Tournament. Following the 3-2 win, the Nittany Lions will move on to face Rutgers on Friday, November 5.
Northwestern’s Big Ten Tournament run ends in a jaw-dropping shootout loss to No. 2 Michigan.
Skye Swann
Junior defender Alia Marshall dribbles the ball through Indiana forwards. Marshall played a key role in the Northwestern defense in the Big Ten Quarterfinals. Joshua Hoffman/Daily Senior Staffer
Northwestern’s hopes for bringing home a Big Ten Championship came crashing down Thursday, following an edge-of-the-seat shootout loss to No. 2 Michigan in the conference quarterfinals.