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Pan American Games: Men's Hockey Records

By Tariq Ali

The men's hockey event of the XIX Pan American Games to be held in Santiago Chile from 25 October to 3 November, 2023.

The following are the principal records of the men's hockey event in the Pan American Games:

Medals Tally
Gold Silver Bronze Total Teams
10------4----------0-------14----Argentina
   4------8----------1-------13---Canada
   0------1----------2---------3---Mexico
   0------1----------0---------1---Trinidad and Tobago
   0------0----------5---------5---United States
   0------0----------4---------4---Chile
   0------0----------2---------2---Cuba

Highest Scores of the Match
Argentina 30-0 (HT 13-0) Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, 2003
Chile 25-0 (HT 10-0) Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, 2003
United States 23-0 (HT 9-0) Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, 2003
Trinidad and Tobago 22-0 (HT 8-0) Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, 2003
Argentina 19-0 (HT 8-0) Brazil, Rio de Janeiro, 2007
Argentina 18-0 Paraguay, Mar del Plata, 1995
Canada 17-0 Paraguay, Mar del Plata, 1995
United States 16-0 (HT 8-0) Peru, Lima, 2019

Most Individual Goals in a Match
10 goals - Kwandwane Browne - Trinidad and Tobago v Dominican Republic Santo Domingo, 2003
  9 goals - Jorge Lombi - Argentina v Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, 2003
  9 goals - Felipe Montego - Chile v Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, 2003
  8 goals - Francisco Montego - Chile v Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, 2003
  8 goals - Patrick Harris - United States v Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, 2003
  7 goals - Jose Rodriguez - Cuba v Paraguay, Mar del Plata, 1995
  7 goals - Montaya Aguilar - Mexico v Barbados, Guadalajara, 2011
  6 goals - Alain Stain - Chile v Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, 2003
  6 goals - Shawn Hindi - United States v Dominican Republic, Santo Domingo, 2003

Most Individual Goals in an Edition
17 goals - Kwandwane Browne - Trinidad and Tobago, Santo Domingo, 2007
14 goals - Gonzalo Peillat - Argentina, Toronto, 2015
13 goals - Marq Mellor - United States, Mar del Plata, 1995

Most Individual Goals in an event (Pan American Games)
40 goals - Jorge Lombi - Argentina

Canadian Men’s National Team Ready for Pan American Games Showdown in Santiago

Red Caribou Look to upgrade Silver into Gold at Santiago 2023


Photo: Yan Huckendubler

The stage is set for an exhilarating showcase of hockey as the Canadian Men’s National Team eagerly anticipates the upcoming Pan American Games tournament, taking place in Santiago, Chile, from October 25 to November 5.

Canadian Women’s National Team Gears Up for Pan American Games in Santiago

Canada opens Pan American Games campaign against Cuba on October 26


Photo: Yan Huckendubler

In the heart of Santiago, Chile, from October 25 to November 5, the Canadian Wolf Pack is set to make a splash in the Pan American Games field hockey tournament. With a track record that includes a silver medal in 2019 and a bronze in 2015, Canada’s hockey stars are primed for another podium performance.

KHU name final squad for Paris Olympic qualifiers

By  Geoffrey Anene

Kenya Hockey Union on Tuesday named women's national team squad for the 2023 Women's African Olympic qualifiers

India played compact and sound hockey at Asian Games 2023: Olympic gold medallist Somaya

Somaya, the Indian contingent’s deputy chef de mission, said it was mostly an unblemished performance India as they qualified for Paris Olympics by winning the gold.


FILE PHOTO: Former hockey player M M Somaya says India played compact and sound hockey at Asian Games | Photo Credit: The Hindu/ VIVEK BENDRE

Olympic gold medallist M M Somaya feels the Indian men’s hockey team produced one of the most “compact” performances to win its fourth gold medal at the recently-concluded Hangzhou Asian Games.

Mccallin Calls Time On Glittering Hockey Career



Olympic Champion Shona McCallin MBE has made the decision to retire from international hockey after a career that has seen her achieve gold medals at Olympic, European and Commonwealth Games levels.

GB star Shona McCallin ends superb international hockey career

By Rod Gilmour


Shona McCallin added Commonwealth gold to her medal collection last summer PIC: WORLDSPORTPICS ADY KERRY

Shona McCallin has retired from international hockey after a stellar career with England and GB Hockey, as she passed over the No.24 shirt to a player she hoped would play with the “same pride, grit and determination”.

Shona McCallin: GB Olympic gold medallist retires from international hockey


McCallin has 62 caps for Great Britain and 60 for England

Olympic gold medal winner Shona McCallin has announced her retirement from international hockey.

Thundersticks recruits shine in Round 1



The 36-degree weather wasn’t the only thing that scorched the Perth Thundersticks fans during round one of the JDH Hockey One season, the Thundersticks dazzled at Perth Hockey Stadium, with both the men and women emerging with a 4-1 victory over Canberra Chill.

Sibling connection driving Thundersticks



Jake and Tom Harvie have been powerhouses of WA hockey for many years, shining on the local, national and international stage. The Perth Thundersticks’ 4-1 win in their JDH Hockey One season opener against Canberra Chill was certainly no exception for the brothers.

Pahang stroll into Razak Cup semis with a match to spare

By Aftar Singh

KUALA LUMPUR: Last year's runners-up Pahang have qualified for the Razak Cup men's semi-finals with a match in hand.

Field Hockey Scores a Season High 7 Goals Against Boston University



BOSTON, Mass. - No. 11 Harvard field hockey (11-3, 5-0 Ivy) defeated Boston University thanks in part to a four-goal second quarter at New Balance Field on a rainy Tuesday evening. The Crimson scored a season-high seven goals and pitched its fourth consecutive shutout in a 7-0 win.  The Crimson had goals from five different players as Avery Donahue, Sage Piekarski, Maddie Mullaney, Kitty Chapple, and Lara Beekhuis all found the back of the net. Harvard was able to score four goals in two and a half minutes to help secure the big win for the Crimson.  

No. 2 Duke field hockey falls to No. 8 Virginia in double overtime, ending 11-game win streak

By Mackenzie Sheehy


Grace Norair (9) celebrates Alaina McVeigh's (14) third-quarter goal, Duke's only of the day. Photo by Ryan Kilgallen | The Chronicle

That’s the last time Duke field hockey lost a contest, a 2-3 defeat against then-No. 2 Northwestern in the ACC/Big Ten Cup. Since that date, the Blue Devils have risen to second in the rankings behind an 11-game win streak in a remarkable turnaround from 2022. However, whenever a team reaches the pinnacle, the only way to go is down.

Penn field hockey in thick of Ivy title race with three games to go

Coach Colleen Fink praised her team’s mentality and ability to push themselves to learn

By Andrew Stratton


Junior midfielder/defender Courtney Kenah covers a Dartmouth player during the matchup at Ellen Vagelos Field on Oct. 7. Credit: Grace Hu

With just a few games left this season, Penn field hockey has shown a lot of progress and development. Following last year’s 7-10 finish, there were a lot of questions about the Quakers and their prospects for this season.

The secret to Maryland field hockey’s exceptional goalie play is a coach’s academics

Natalie Hunter Cyrus is working to earn a degree while helping coach Maryland field hockey.

By Ryan-Martin


“She’s been a big part in helping me get acclimated and learning the Maryland way,” Alyssa Klebasko (above) said of Maryland goalie coach Natalie Hunter Cyrus. Photo by Mitchell Layton/Getty Images

Coaching at a Division I field hockey program is difficult. Just the thought of long hours, a complex schedule and the mounting pressure of teaching some of the best athletes in the sport induces anxiety.

Day 1 Results: 1st Hockey India Sub Junior Women and Men South Zone Championship 2023



Chennai: The first day of the 1st Hockey India Sub Junior Women and Men South Zone Championship 2023 in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, saw Hockey Karnataka, Hockey Andhra Pradesh and Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu register wins in the Sub Junior Women’s category, while Hockey Karnataka, Hockey Andhra Pradesh and Hockey Unit of Tamil Nadu secured wins in the Sub Junior Men’s category.

Driven by Hockey5s, Togolese hockey is growing!



Hockey is still a very young sport in Togo. But, under the impetus of the Togolese Hockey Federation - currently chaired by Luc Kouassi Dofontien and created only 15 years ago - which has bet on Hockey5s and training at school, the craze for hockey is experiencing an unprecedented boom. Interview with the National Technical Director, Komla Mawuena Gamisso.