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Michael on the Mike: The Top of the D meets Michael Absalom.

Posted on July 10, 2013 by thetopofthed

If like The Top of the D, you watch a lot of hockey you will no doubt have heard the dulcet tones of Michael Absalom. Having debuted as a commentator in 2005 on Eurosport the 33 year-old has made his mark as the up and coming voice of hockey. Absalom has worked at the Olympics, The Hockey India League and the FIH World League. The Top of the D caught up with him to find out a little bit more about the man behind the microphone: Continue reading →

The Top of the D Meets: Lily Owsley.

Posted on July 3, 2013 by thetopofthed

If you speak to most sports fans, their childhood dream is to represent their country. Having made her debut against South Africa in the Investec World League, Lily Owsley is already living that dream. I caught up with the 18-year-old forward after the opening games of the Investec World League to find out how she’s taken to being an international athlete and how she’s fitting in with her new team mates. Continue reading →

The Top of the D Meets: Maddie Hinch.

Posted on June 28, 2013 by thetopofthed

Having been in the central programme for London 2012, Maddie Hinch knows all about international hockey. Now, with the retirement of Abigail Walker and Beth Storry it is the former Leicester goalkeeper’s chance to shine on the world stage. The Top of the D caught up with her to find out how life as the new No.1 is treating her. Continue reading →

Investec World League Semi Final: Preview Part 2

Posted on June 20, 2013 by thetopofthed

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.

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Investec World League Semi Final: Preview Part 1.

Posted on June 19, 2013 by thetopofthed

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 →