News for 06 May 2022
All the news for Friday 6 May 2022
2021-22 FIH Hockey Pro League - 6 May
SparkassenPark, Mönchengladbach
All times GMT +2
Men
4 May 2022 17:30 GER v ENG (RR) 0 - 1
5 May 2022 15:30 GER v ENG (RR) 3 - 2
Men's Pool standings
Women
4 May 2022 15:00 GER v ENG (RR) 3 - 4
5 May 2022 13:00 GER v ENG (RR) 4 - 1
Women's Pool standings
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Germany show character to reverse results with England
A super opening goal from German forward Charlotte Stapenhorst signalled her team's intent as Germany put four goals past England to reverse the previous day's results. Later, in the men's match between the two nations, Germany showed their character as they clung onto a 3-2 lead despite spending most of the final quarter with 10 players on the pitch. 
Germany avenge England defeats in FIH Pro League
By Michael Pavitt 
Charlotte Stapenhorst was among Germany's scorers against England ©Getty Images
Germany gained revenge against England by triumphing on the second day of back-to-back matches in the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Pro League in Mönchengladbach.
England Men Narrowly Miss Out On Second Win Over Germany
Nick Bandurak holds his head in his hands during the 3-2 defeat to Germany
England’s Men lost a thrilling contest 3-2 against Germany ensuring the sides shared the spoils across the two days of FIH Pro League action.
England Women Come Up Short Against Germany
Grace Balsdon strikes the ball in the defeat to Germany
England’s Women lost 4-1 to Germany in Monchengladbach in their final away fixture of the FIH Pro League.
England and Germany end honours even after reverse wins
Grace Balsdon found the net against Germany PIC: England Hockey/Worldsportpics
Fresh cycle, new players, indifferent results. That’s the facts which face England or Great Britain teams at the start of an Olympic path. And that was summed in Mönchengladbach yesterday when England followed up a brace of victories with defeats in their men’s and women’s Pro League matches with Germany.
Honamas Win ‘Penalty Corner Festival’ Against England
The Danas had shown the way, the Honamas followed suit. After coach André Henning’s team lost their first game against England, the Honamas won 3-2 on Thursday. The goals for the Honamas all came from a penalty corner from Malte Hellwig, Tom Grambusch and Gonzalo Peillat. David Condon (open play) and Sam Ward also scoring from a penalty corner for England.
Danas Win to get Revenge Against England
Revenge successful: Danas win against England
After the unfortunate 4-3 defeat on Wednesday, the Danas did much better in the second game against the English, winning the match 4-1. The goals for the German team were scored by Charlotte Stapenhorst, Nike Lorenz, Hannah Gablac and Pia Maertens. With Hannah Martin on the scoresheet for the Englishwomen after a penalty corner.
England men & women beaten by Germany in Monchengladbach
Germany players celebrate Germany scored two goals in the opening quarter and two goals in the final quarter to beat England
England's men and women's teams both suffered defeats by Germany in the FIH Pro League in Monchengladbach.
COVID forces postponement of Kookaburras’ series with New Zealand
The Kookaburras will not head to Auckland for next week’s Trans-Tasman Series due to an evolving COVID situation involving the New Zealand men’s hockey team.
Men’s matches postponed in Sentinel Homes Trans-Tasman series
Due to the COVID-19 cases within both the Australian and New Zealand men’s teams, Hockey New Zealand has made the decision to postpone the Vantage Black Sticks Men’s matches in the upcoming Sentinel Homes Trans-Tasman series.
Men's Asian Games Qualifier Bangkok 2022
Bangkok (THA)
All times GMT +7
6 May 2022 14:00 HKG v UZB (Pool A) 2 - 4
6 May 2022 16:00 THA v KAZ (Pool A)
7 May 2022 10:00 BAN v INA (Pool B)
7 May 2022 12:00 SRI v SGP (Pool B)
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III South American Youth Games
Rosario, Santa Fe, Argentina
Nahir El Barri, PAHF
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The wait is over! It is time to enjoy the 2022 South American Youth Games. From this Thursday, May 5 to Sunday, May 8, we will be entertained with 4 days of pure hockey.
Mixed results for Wales Men’s Masters at the 2022 Celtic Cup
U70s with the Celtic Cup trophy
Over Easter, Wales Men’s Masters competed in their first set of internationals of the year with the Celtic Cup in Aberdeen.
Hockey India senior women's national championship 2022 set to start on Friday
The participating teams are divided into eight pools
Photo for representational purpose only. PTI file
A total of 27 teams will vie for top honours in the 12-day tournament when Hockey India senior women's national championship 2022 will begin here from May 6.
Netherlands: Keetels Happy With Den Bosch’s Fighting Spirit
By winning the Gold Cup, Marloes Keetels added a new prize to her already overflowing list of honours. More than the joy about winning the most important cup tournament, the captain of Den Bosch was delighted with the displayed fighting spirit. “We competed again as a team, as black and yellow. I think that’s tonight’s win.’
Spanish Final 4 ready to roll in Madrid
The Spanish Final 4 will take place in Madrid this weekend as the culmination of the domestic season plays out on Saturday and Sunday.
Scottish Promotion/relegation down to the wire
Some issues are already settled. After winning the men`s National League by a massive 14 points ESM are promoted to the Premiership for the first time in the club`s history. The Edinburgh side cross over Grove Menzieshill who are relegated from the Premiership after finishing in bottom spot.
Gold Cup: Police sink Strathmore, USIU-A hold Ghana's Exchequers
By Agnes Makhandia
Kenya Police outlasted Strathmore University 3-2 in the Gold Cup Clubs invitational hockey tournament at the Sikh Union Club Stadium, Nairobi on Thursday.
Gazelles looking for first win of the season against Swans
The Gazelles are bottom of the table after losing their two opening games of the season
Charles Lwanga
Ugandan National Hockey League
The National Hockey League women’s table could see some seismic changes this weekend as the third-placed KHC Swans face bottom-placed Weatherhead Gazelles on Saturday at the National Hockey Stadium in Lugogo.
‘Balance is something alot of goalkeepers struggle with’
Surbiton’s Ore Ogunlana talks about how a focus on balance has helped his goalkeeping
For me it’s all been about balance this season. When someone has come in to take a shot, it has been about remaining totally balanced. Once your weight goes one way, especially at the top level, people won’t notice until you take advantage of it.
England Hockey Saddened By Passing of Mike Ward
Mike Ward EH Lifetime Achievement
England Hockey were saddened to hear of the death of Mike Ward, a key figure in hockey across the South, Hampshire and Dorset, for very many years. He passed away in February aged 79.