Having looked over the runners and riders in Pool A yesterday, it is now time to examine those teams competing in Pool B of the Investec World League Semi Final in London. This is, in my opinion the tougher of the two pools, so there will plenty of quality on show as these teams battle it out to qualify for the World League Final and the World Cup in the Netherlands.
The Investec World League in London is almost upon us, starting as it does this Saturday. With the announcement of the combination of green pitches and blue Ds as well as an all-star roster of world class talent on display, The Top of the D is more than a little excited for a whole week of live hockey. So, what better way to channel that excitement than to run the rule over the teams playing in the tournament? Today, it’s the teams in Pool A. Continue reading
It is fair to say The Top of the D is quite keen on hockey. If I could, I’d watch or play the game every day. I’m also pretty keen on people doing things for a good cause and helping others. Imagine if both could be combined somehow. That’d be fantastic, wouldn’t it? Well, as it happens, the Hockey for Heroes Tour fits just that bill. Continue reading
Two goals from Rogier Hofman gave Bloemendaal their second Euro Hockey League title and Teun De Nooijer the fairytale goodbye he had craved as Bloemendaal ran out 2-0 winners over Belgium’s KHC Dragons. Continue reading
Two goals from Amsterdam captain Billy Bakker ensured his team overcame the disappointment of yesterday’s semi-final exit to take third place in the Euro Hockey League with a 5-3 win over German outfit Rot Weiss Koln. Continue reading
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