News for 14 September 2022
All the news for Wednesday 14 September 2022
FIH Hockey Stars Awards – Moments: Jamie Dwyer, 5-time FIH Player of the Year
Jamie Dwyer is widely regarded as one of the greatest hockey players and for good reason! His list of accolades makes for a lengthy reading, having achieved success at every major international tournament, with a gold medal at the 2004 Athens Olympics, gold medals at the 2010 & 2014 FIH Men’s Hockey World Cups, and gold medals at the 2002, 2006 & 2010 Commonwealth Games!
Balbir Singh Sr scholarship scheme for Punjab players soon
Balbir Singh Sr. File photo
The state government will start the Olympian Balbir Singh Senior scholarship scheme which will offer a monthly stipend to state players claiming first three positions in national championships (only for open nationals). Sports Minister Gurmeet Singh Meet Hayer revealed this here today.
To Replay Or Not To Replay?
Ashley Morrison
As much as both parties may not like the comparison, goalkeepers and referees/umpires have a lot in common.
No. 9 Virginia field hockey falls to No. 1 Northwestern on the road
The Cavaliers struggled to find shots and capitalize on corners against the reigning NCAA champions in a narrow 3-2 loss.
By Shelby Harris
The Cavaliers battled through rainy turf and conditions, but it wouldn't be enough to unseat the top team in the nation. Courtesy Virginia Athletics
Virginia traveled to Evanston, Ill. Sunday, where they were edged 3-2 by the reigning NCAA champions, Northwestern. The Cavaliers (3-2, 0-0 ACC) fought hard against the formidable Wildcats (6-0, 0-0 Big Ten), but were outshot 11-17 and fell short of equalizing the game.
Yale takes down Sacred Heart, Drexel in home opener
On the newly-renovated Johnson Field, the Bulldogs improved to 3–1 with two more wins as the alumni cheered from the sidelines.
Ben Raab
muscosportsphotos.com
In its home opener, the Yale field hockey team (3–1, 0–0 Ivy) continued its early hot streak with a 1–0 victory over Sacred Heart (0–4, 0–0 NEC) on Friday, and extended their winning streak against Drexel (record, 0–0 CAA) on Sunday 2–1.
Iowa field hockey’s Annika Herbine leads the charge
The forward has scored five goals and dished out four assists in six games to start the season.
Grant Hall
Iowa forward Annika Herbine moves the ball past a St. Louis defender during a field hockey game between Iowa and St. Louis at Grant Field in Iowa City on Sunday, Sept. 4, 2022. The Hawkeyes defeated the Billikens, 6-0. Herbine recorded one goal and one assist. Daniel McGregor-Huyer
Iowa field hockey’s Annika Herbine has stepped up in a big way during her sophomore campaign.
No. 19 Field Hockey Travels to Michigan State, Hosts Delaware
RU opens Big Ten play Friday on the road, plays at home Sunday
PISCATAWAY, N.J. – No. 19 Rutgers field hockey has another split road and home weekend on the horizon. The Scarlet Knights open up Big Ten Conference play on Friday with a trip to play at Michigan State at 1 p.m. On Sunday, RU returns home to host Delaware, also at 1 p.m.