News for 05 February 2022
All the news for Saturday 5 February 2022
2021-22 FIH Pro League - 5 February
Estadio Betero, Valencia
All Times GMT +1
Men
4 Feb 2022 11:00 ESP v ENG (RR) 1 - 6
5 Feb 2022 13:00 ESP v ENG (RR)
Pool Standings
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | SO Win | Draws | SO Loss | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Belgium | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 14 | 8 | 6 | 7 |
| 2 | Netherlands | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 5 |
| 3 | England | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 3 |
| 4 | South Africa | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | India | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Argentina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | France | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 8 | Spain | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | -5 | 0 |
| 9 | Germany | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 11 | -7 | 0 |
Women
4 Feb 2022 13:30 NED v ESP (RR) 1 - 0
5 Feb 2022 16:30 NED v ESP (RR)
Pool Standings
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | SO Win | Draws | SO Loss | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 1 | 5 | 9 |
| 2 | India | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 2 | 7 | 6 |
| 3 | Belgium | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 | -1 | 6 |
| 4 | England | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | Argentina | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 4 | United States | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 7 | Spain | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | -1 | 0 |
| 8 | Germany | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4 | -3 | 0 |
| 9 | China | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 9 | -7 | 0 |
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England men hit Spain for six and Matla strike downs defiant Spanish women
The Estadio Betero in Valencia provided the perfect conditions for two FIH Hockey Pro League matches featuring the host nation Spain as they took on the challenge of FIH Hockey Pro League newcomers England men and the mighty force of the Netherlands women in the first of two matches in the respective men’s and women’s leagues to be hosted in the Spanish city.
England dominate Spain in Hockey Pro League as The Netherlands also take victory
By Owen Lloyd
The Netherlands won their third game of the women's FIH Hockey Pro League ©Getty Images
England's men won their first match in the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Hockey Pro League after humiliating Spain in Valencia while the Spanish also fell to a defeat against The Netherlands in the women's competition.
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Debutants Duncan Scott and James Oates both scored in their first senior international appearance as England’s men thrashed Spain in their opening game of the 2021/22 FIH Hockey Pro League season.
England men start Hockey Pro League life with 6-1 thrashing of Spain
Hit for six: England were a cut above in Valencia PIC: England Hockey
If this mauling of Spain was a pre-cursor for England’s packed year ahead, then we are in for a treat.
England thrash Spain 6-1 in season opener
Zach Wallace scored in his first match as England captain
England thrashed Spain 6-1 in their opening game of the 2021/22 FIH Hockey Pro League season.
Bronze in Tokyo was just start of the journey for coach Graham Reid as Pro League beckons
After the high of Tokyo Olympics, chief India men’s coach Reid said it was crucial to learn the importance of not taking any team lightly.
Vinayakk Mohanarangan
File image of Indian men's team chief coach Graham Reid | Hockey India
Indian hockey fans are not going to forget 2021 in a hurry. The women’s team defeating Australia in the quarter-finals at Tokyo Olympics was, arguably, one of the best results featuring India across sporting events in the year. The men’s team going on to finish with bronze, to end a 41-year-old wait for a hockey medal at the Olympics, is something that many fans and former players were desperate to see in their lifetimes.
Selection camps to determine makeup of 2022 Hockeyroos squad
A host of selection camps around the country are in the process of being held to select this year’s Hockeyroos squad.
Malaysia will regain 10th spot
By Jugjet Singh
Malaysian Hockey Confederation (MHC) president Datuk Seri Subahan Kamal
AFTER achieving a top-10 world ranking last year, the Speedy Tigers have now dropped a rung to 11th.
Applications Welcomed For Men's Head Coach Vacancy
Applications are being welcomed for the position of Men's Head Coach for the Great Britain and England international squads.
2022 U.S. U-21 Women’s National Team & U.S. Women’s National Development Team Announced
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - Following a four-day selection camp to begin the 2022 program, the U.S. Women’s National Team High Performance Staff has announced the first group of athletes that have been named to the 2022 U.S. U-21 Women’s National Team and U.S. Women’s National Development Team.
Majority Of Men's & Vitality Women's Hockey Leagues Return This Weekend
Photo credit: SmifSports
Following the winter break, the English Men's and Vitality Women's Hockey Leagues resume this weekend with plenty to fight for over the next few weeks.
Bray Hoping East Grinstead Can Build On Indoor Success As Vitality Women's Hockey League Returns
Rod Gilmour 
East Grinstead will attempt to win the national indoor and outdoor double for the first time when the Vitality Women’s Premier Division resumes this weekend.
EYHL returns as playoff chase heats in earnest
Pembroke's Emily Beatty tracked by Loreto's Christina Hamill. Pic: Adrian Boehm
The EIrish Y Hockey League returns on Saturday, kickstarting the final chase for places at the EY Champions Trophy which will take place at Banbridge in April.
Scottish Men`s Premiership top six still up for grabs
There were two games outstanding from the first phase of the men’s Premiership, and they both have a bearing on the final top six spot in the Premiership for the second half of the season.
UniKL will be in the MHL mix
By Jugjet Singh
Universiti Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) will not be absent from this year’s Malaysian Hockey League (MHL).
UNIVERSITI Kuala Lumpur (UniKL) will not be absent from this year's Malaysian Hockey League (MHL).
Jerome Pels to step down as Hockey Ireland CEO
Jerome Pels has taken the decision to step down as Chief Executive Officer of Hockey Ireland to pursue a new job opportunity.
My Story: All pain, no gain, but Charles ever ready for a laugh
ERROL D’CRUZ
Excruciating pain, a partial handicap and a lack of recognition hasn’t dimmed goalkeeping legend Charles Cornelius’ joy for life. Chatting with the star of yesteryear strengthens your belief that humour is the best medicine. Charles’ hockey career has been fraught with anguish but his raconteur is laced with anecdotes that leave you in splits.
Pakistan bans hockey player for criticising PM Imran
Pakistan’s sports authorities have banned for 10 years hockey player Rashid-ul-Hasan for allegedly using offensive language against Prime Minister Imran Khan
Rashid-ul-Hasan and Imran Khan
Pakistan's sports authorities have banned for 10 years hockey player Rashid-ul-Hasan, a member of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympics gold medal winning team, for allegedly using offensive language against Prime Minister Imran Khan, a media report said on Friday.