Just like in the men’s premier league, the race for the playoffs is hotting up as Leicester, Bowdon and Clifton are still jockeying for the fourth playoff place whilst Reading, Canterbury and Surbiton are fighting it out for the top three slots and who will play who come the end of season. Continue reading
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NOW: Pensions Men’s Premier League Week 14 Preview.
There was plenty of excitement last week at both ends of the table as some crucial clashes brought out some intriguing results. The NOW: Pensions Men’s Premier League is still as tight as it could be with three sides locked together at the bottom and five sides fighting tooth and nail for the play off slots. Continue reading
The Top of the D meets: Susie Rowe.
For most people, playing one sport at the top level would be a dream come true. For Susie Rowe, it has been a reality in not one, but two sports. Rowe turned her hand at international cricket before resuming her career as a player in the Investec Women’s Premier League for Canterbury. With the Polo Farm side pushing for top spot and a place in Europe next season, The Top of the D caught up with the six-hitting sensation to talk ambitions, experiences, cricket and of course, hockey.
The Top of the D’s Quickfire Questions: Amy Tennant.
Bowdon Hightown’s Amy Tennant is a rising star with an impressive hockey CV to date and a bright future to come. The young goalkeeper has become an integral part of Bowdon’s resolute defence and has stepped up to the big occasion more than once. She has faced and seen off some of the best around on the hockey field, but how would she do when she came up against The Top of the D’s quickfire questions? Find out here! Continue reading
EuroHockey Indoor Club Champions Cup.
The spotlight fell on East Grinstead once again as the Sussex side hosted their second European competition this weekend. After the successful hosting of the Euro Hockey League last year the Saint Hill club welcomed teams from all corners of the continent to the K2 Leisure Centre in Crawley to discover who would be crowned European Indoor Champions. Continue reading