With the women’s games taking place in the morning, the afternoon and evening saw the men take centre stage at Lee Valley as England, South Africa, Ireland and Scotland all battled for a win in their first game. Here’s how it panned out: Continue reading
The first competitive games at the new Lee Valley Hockey Centre took place today in the Investec London Cup. Ten goals across two games ensured the crowd had plenty to cheer. Reports on both games are below. Continue reading
Nikki Lloyd, the Scotland and Canterbury star has enjoyed a fantastic season at club level, playing a pivotal role in her side finishing top of the league and securing European qualification for next season. She also grabbed a much-coveted place in The Top of the D’s Team of the Season!
Lloyd and her partner in crime, Nikki Kidd missed the domestic playoffs as they were preparing for a big summer of hockey for Scotland, starting with the Champions Challenge I and then the Commonwealth Games. Rather than me writing about the competition, I asked the 27-year-old if she’d be willing to contribute some thoughts to the site instead. So here, without further ado is her version of the win over India. Enjoy! Continue reading
Two goals from Ashley Jackson and an eighth international goal from Harry Martin gave England a 3-0 win over Ireland in front of a packed house in the NOW: Pensions Nations Cup at Reading Hockey Club. Continue reading
England held their nerve to clinch a bronze medal in the first-ever World League competition breaking the hosts’ hearts with a dramatic shootout victory. Not for the first time, goalkeeper Maddie Hinch was the hero with crucial saves from Delfina Merino and Julia Gomes Fantasia to give England a 4-2 win in the shootout after a 1-1 draw over the 70 minutes. Continue reading
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