News for 18 February 2023
All the news for for Saturday 18 February 2023
2022-23 FIH Hockey Pro League (W) - 18 February
Wellington, New Zealand
All times GMT +13
18 Feb 2023 15:10 NZL v USA (RR) 1 - 1 (SO 0 - 2)
19 Feb 2023 15:10 NZL v CHN (RR)
20 Feb 2023 16:10 CHN v USA (RR)
24 Feb 2023 16:10 USA v CHN (RR)
25 Feb 2023 15:10 NZL v USA (RR)
26 Feb 2023 15:10 NZL v CHN (RR)
Pool standings
FIH Match Centre
Kelsey Bing stars as USA stun New Zealand in shoot-outs
FIH Hockey Pro League 2022/23 action got underway from Wellington, as hosts New Zealand faced off against the United States, with both teams playing their first game of the season. USA took the lead early in the second quarter and New Zealand had to wait till the final minute to find the leveller, as USA came close to registering an outright victory. The game headed into a shoot-out and Kelsey Bing came up big in the goal for USA, keeping the hosts out on all 4 of their attempts to get the shoot-out win and the bonus point for the visitors.
USWNT Produces Solid Start in Debut of 2022-23 FIH Hockey Pro League
Images Taken by FIH & Simon Watts/BW Media
WELLINGTON, New Zealand – In their first game of the 2022-23 FIH Hockey Pro League season, the No. 16 U.S. Women’s National Team faced No. 9 New Zealand. Hosted at the National Hockey Centre in Wellington, New Zealand, USA took the lead in the second quarter, but the Black Sticks tallied on a late penalty corner goal in the final minute of regulation to tie the match and force it into a shootout. The United Eagles earned the extra point after finishing 2-0 following four rounds and behind a stellar shootout performance from USA goalkeeper Kelsey Bing (Houston, Texas).
Liz Thompson's double century spoiled in Black Sticks' shootout defeat
Aaron Goile
Liz Thompson’s 200th cap for the Black Sticks didn’t end with the desired result. Masanori Udagawa/Photosport
At National Hockey Stadium, Wellington: United States 1 (Caarls Sanne 21 min) Black Sticks 1 (Stephanie Dickins 60min). United States win 2-0 in shootout.
Returning Black Stick Liz Thompson threw her hockey stick in the bin after serious injury
Zoë George
Black Stick defender Liz Thompson will play her 200th game for the team this weekend. Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images
Black Sticks defender Liz Thompson nearly threw away her international hockey career in 2022, but she’s returning this weekend to make her 200th appearance for the side in a tri-series in Wellington.
SA hockey star Keenan Horne hits out at pro league snub
Siphokazi Vuso
SA hockey player Keenan Horne has voiced his frustration and disappointment at the SA Hockey Association’s decision to pull out of the FIH Hockey Men’s Pro League. Picture: Garry Bowden BackpagePix
Cape Town - SA Hockey Men’s player Keenan Horne says the team is devastated by the South African Hockey Association (SAHA) decision to decline an invitation by the International Hockey Federation (FIH) to join the Hockey Pro League in 2023-24.
Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team beat South Africa 8-1
The team began their campaign in South Africa with a convincing victory over the hosts
South Africa: The Indian Junior Women's Hockey Team began their campaign in South Africa with a convincing 8-1 win today.
Trailblazing hockey coach Katie Allen: “Be bold, and don’t succumb to the worries and doubts about the things you don’t have”
Australia’s Sydney 2000 hockey gold medallist has made headlines since taking over the reins at Spanish men’s team Real Club de Polo de Barcelona. Olympics.com spoke to her about her groundbreaking new role, her advice to women wanting to break into coaching, and the importance of clubs broadening their search for new coaches to find the best person for the job - regardless of gender.
By Sean McAlister
Katie Allen (left) played 182 times during a glittering career with the Australian national hockey team (Picture by 2003 Getty Images)
Katie Allen knows exactly what it takes to succeed at the highest level.
Namibia's men reach new heights
Liam Hermanus in action against the USA. Photo: Helge Schütz
NAMIBIA bowed out of the Indoor Hockey World Cup in Pretoria on Friday when their men lost 3-2 to the United States, but despite the disappointment of defeat, they had already made history by reaching the quarterfinals.
Vikki Bunce steps down as Scotland women’s assistant coach
Vikki Bunce has stepped down as assistant coach to the Scotland Women’s National Team.
TRR head to European Indoor Hockey Trophy in Mannheim, Germany
Three Rock Rovers arrived in Mannheim Germany today to represent Irish Hockey at the Men’s European Indoor Hockey Trophy over the weekend. The indoor team from Balinteer’s journey has been a geographical and emotional odyssey. The team is relishing playing at such a high club level in a country which is the cradle of European and World indoor hockey.
TRR lose to Pinoke in Eurohockey Indoor Club Trophy
Three Rock Rovers 8-3 loss to Pinoke flattered the Dutch side. The Dutch side containing two of the beaten World Cup finalists went into a 2-0 lead at half time but Rovers emphatically clawed their way back into the game with two Jonas Althusmann goals.
Clydesdale Western get started with a win and a defeat at EuroHockey Women`s Indoor Club Trophy in Cambrai
It was mixed fortunes for Clydesdale Western on the opening day at the women`s EuroHockey Indoor Club Trophy in Cambrai, in the first match they thumped Croatian champions Zelina but then fell to Railway Union from Ireland later in the day.
Railway Union off to a great start at the Eurohockey Club Indoor Trophy
Following a minutes silence for the victims of the Turkey/Syria earthquake Railway Union played the Slovakian champions Raca in the first match of the Eurohockey Club Indoor strategy. Railway got off to a strong start going 2-0 up in the first quarter. Lily Lloyd scored the first goal using her skill to score from open play while captain Orla Fox scored from Railway’s second corner.
East Grinstead’s Women In European Indoor Action
East Grinstead have travelled to Cambrai in northern France to compete in the EuroHockey Indoor Club Trophy this weekend. They qualified thanks to their Super 6s title win at the Copper Box Arena in 2022, and will be looking to make it a successful conclusion to their indoor season.
Day 3 Results: 13th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2023 Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh
Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh: Hockey Association of Odisha, Hockey Madhya Pradesh and Hockey Himachal added three points each to their tally after winning today's encounters in the 13th Hockey India Senior Women National Championship 2023 Kakinada, Andhra Pradesh.
Close encounters put Young Tigers in a spot
By Jugjet Singh
Amin Rahim. - NSTP file pic
KUALA LUMPUR: The Malaysian men's junior hockey team will have to deliver back-to-back, as the Phnom Penh Sea Games and Oman Junior Asia Cup (JAC) are only a week apart.
EHL Hockey League Week 13 2023 Matchday Preview
Welcome to Match Day 13 of the England Hockey League, where the top teams from around the country compete in the men's and women's leagues. Today, in this preview by Jade Bloomfield of Hockey World News, we bring you the latest on the upcoming fixtures. Surbiton will host Holcombe in a highly anticipated match in the Men's Hockey League, with both teams vying for a crucial win that could see them move up to second place in the league.
PSL 8: Shaheen Afridi's Lahore Qalandars determined to revive hockey
Qalandars will host a hockey series between the teams of Karachi and Lahore
By Muzamil Asif
KARACHI: Shaheen Shah Afridi-led Lahore Qalandars reached Karachi Hockey Association (KHA) ground to play their role in revival of hockey in Pakistan.
Condolences on the passing of Craig Keegan
It is with deep sadness that England and Great Britain hockey has learned of the passing of Craig Keegan after a short illness.
Tributes paid to Craig Keegan, GB Hockey women assistant coach to Rio champions
By Rod Gilmour
Craig Keegan was part of the GB performance set up for a decade WORLD SPORT PICS
The world of hockey has paid tribute to Craig Keegan, the former assistant coach of GB women’s Olympic gold medal team, who died on Wednesday. He was 54.