Maxinutrition Hockey 5s: Women’s Ones to Watch.

Posted on January 2, 2014 by thetopofthed

The second weekend of the Women’s Maxinutrition Hockey 5s is just days away as the crème de la crème of England’s domestic teams return to Bromsgrove to find out which teams will advance to the semi finals. After the first weekend in December, Slough sit proudly top of the table after an unbeaten first two days. Bowdon Hightown and Reading are in hot pursuit, whilst Canterbury occupy the final qualification place. Indoor is an unpredictable game, however, so there are still likely to be plenty of twists and turns before all is said and done. The Top of the D gives you the lowdown on some of the players to look out for this coming weekend:

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Competition Time: The 12 Days of Uber.

Posted on December 11, 2013 by thetopofthed

Christmas is the time of peace on Earth and good will to all men, women and children. It’s also a good time to get your grubby mitts on some new hockey stash. Everyone loves a bit of new hockey stash. So, from now until the 23^rd of December, Uber Hockey has kindly offered to team up with The Top of the D to give away a prize a day as part of their yearly competition “The 12 Days of Uber.” Continue reading →

Forest Flyerz, Flying High.

Posted on July 5, 2013 by thetopofthed

One of things The Top of the D has always loved about hockey is how welcomed and included I’ve always felt at every club I’ve been to. In contrast to many other sports, the notion of the hockey family seems to be one that is real and provides enjoyment for many people all over the country. With that in mind, the work done by Pani Theodorou of Waltham Forest HC to promote disability hockey, is a vital part of the all-inclusive nature of the Hockey Family. Her efforts are really quite impressive, too. The Top of the D finds out a bit more: Continue reading →

Hockey for Heroes Tour: 2013.

Posted on May 23, 2013 by thetopofthed

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 →

Investec Women’s Hockey League Championship Playoff Final: Reading 1-1 Leicester (2-0 aps.)

Posted on April 21, 2013 by thetopofthed

Goalkeeper Sarah Ellis was the star of the show with four saves in the penalty shootout as Reading avenged their defeat to Leicester in last year’s final to take home the trophy here at Sonning Lane. Continue reading →