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Men's Asian Games Qualifier 2018 - Day 5
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OMA - KAZ     Pool B     3 - 0
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Sardar Singh dropped, PR Sreejesh finds spot in India hockey squad


Sardar Singh has been shown the door by the selectors. Image courtesy: Twitter/@TheHockeyIndia

Seasoned goalkeeper PR Sreejesh made a comeback while former skipper Sardar Singh was dropped from the 18-member Indian hockey squad led by Manpreet Singh for the upcoming 21st Commonwealth Games in Gold Coast.

The Indian team is in Pool B along with Pakistan, Malaysia, Wales, England and will begin their campaign on 7 April against Pakistan.

While Manpreet dons the captain's armband, the responsibilities of his deputy will be shouldered by Chinglensana Singh Kangujam.

It was under Manpreet's leadership the Indian team lifted the coveted Asia Cup 2017 followed by a bronze medal feat at the Men's Hockey World League Final in Bhubaneswar, last year.

Veteran custodian Sreejesh is back after having suffered a medial collateral ligament (MCL) injury during the Azlan Shah tournament in 2017. His brilliant show during the New Zealand tour saw him get his rightful place back.

He will be backed by the 22-year-old talent Suraj Karkera who played a crucial part in the team's good show in Bhubaneswar last year in his senior counterpart's absence.

Sardar's exclusion was on expected lines as he performed below-par at this year's Azlan Shah tournament. However, a few eyebrows were raised with Ramandeep Singh being dropped despite his decent show in the same tournament.

Youngsters Dilpreet Singh and Vivek Sagar Prasad, who made their international debut during the New Zealand tour have been rewarded with this opportunity for their good show. Both the players scored in important games.

Freeman and drag-flick expert Rupinder Pal Singh will form India's wall of defence along with Harmanpreet Singh, Varun Kumar, Kothajit Singh, Gurinder Singh and Amit Rohidas.

India's midfield will see skipper Manpreet Singh in the lead role, ably supported by the experience of Chinglensana along with young blood in Sumit and Vivek.

The Indian attack will feature a lethal combination between experience and youth as SV Sunil, Akashdeep Singh, Mandeep Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Gurjant Singh and Dilpreet Singh are all in the team.

"This squad has been picked keeping in mind the performance in the previous tournaments since the Asia Cup 2017. We have tried out different combinations in the past events and we believe this will be the most effective combination for the Gold Coast 2018 XXI Commonwealth Games," said chief coach Sjoerd Marijne.

He further stated that the team has a winning mindset and will look to aim for the best in the quadrennial event.

"This team has been improving with every match and while we could not produce a podium finish at the 27th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2018, it will have no influence on how we are going to play in Australia and we will be going there with a mindset to win," said the 43-year-old Dutch Coach.

In the previous two outings at the Commonwealth Games, India has finished second behind Australia. Skipper Manpreet Singh, however, is confident of turning the tables this time.

"Our first aim is to do well in the group stage because we have some strong teams in our Pool. It's extremely crucial to top our table and make the semi-final but if we do meet Australia in the knockouts, I believe we will be up for a strong challenge," said the 25-year-old Manpreet.

Squad: PR Sreejesh, Suraj Karkera (goalkeepers); Rupinder Pal Singh, Harmanpreet Singh, Varun Kumar, Kothajit Singh, Gurinder Singh, Amit Rohidas (defenders); Manpreet Singh (C), Chinglensana Singh (vice-captain), Sumit, Vivek Sagar Prasad; Forwards: Akashdeep Singh, SV Sunil, Gurjant Singh, Mandeep Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Dilpreet Singh (midfielders).

Firstpost

Manpreet Singh to lead Indian men’s hockey team in Commonwealth Games

New Delhi: Hockey India on Tuesday named the 18-member Indian Men’s Hockey Team which will represent the country at the prestigious Gold Coast 2018 XXI Commonwealth Games to begin on April 4. The Indian team is grouped in Pool B along with Pakistan, Malaysia, Wales, England and will begin their campaign on April 7 against Pakistan.

The 18-member yeam will be captained by midfielder Manpreet Singh while the responsibilities of vice-captain will be shouldered by Chinglensana Singh Kangujam. It was under Manpreet’s leadership the Indian team lifted the coveted Asia Cup 2017 followed by a bronze medal feat at the Odisha Men’s Hockey World League Final Bhubaneswar 2017.

Freeman and drag-flick expert Rupinder Pal Singh will form India’s wall of defense along with Harmanpreet Singh, Varun Kumar, Kothajit Singh, Gurinder Singh and Amit Rohidas, while the goalpost will be guarded by India’s experienced goalkeeper PR Sreejesh who made a strong comeback into the team during the New Zealand Tour where he displayed some exceptional goalkeeping abilities. He will be backed by the 22-year-old talent Suraj Karkera who played a crucial part in the team's good show in Bhubaneswar last year in his senior counterpart’s absence.

India’s midfield will see skipper Manpreet Singh in the lead role, ably supported by the experience of Chinglensana along with young blood in Sumit and Vivek Sagar Prasad. The Indian attack will feature a lethal combination between experience and youth as SV Sunil, Akashdeep Singh, Mandeep Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Gurjant Singh and Dilpreet Singh are all in the team.

Dilpreet Singh and Vivek Sagar Prasad who made their international debut during the New Zealand tour have been rewarded with this opportunity for a good show where the duo scored in important games.

“This team has been picked keeping in mind the team’s performance in the previous tournaments since the Asia Cup 2017. We have tried out different combinations in the past events and we believe this will be the most effective combination for the Gold Coast 2018 XXI Commonwealth Games,” asserted Chief Coach Sjoerd Marijne.

He further stated that the team has a winning mindset and will look to aim for the best in the quadrennial event. “This team has been improving with every match and while we could not produce a podium finish at the 27th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2018, it will have no influence on how we are going to play in Australia and we will be going there with a mindset to win," said the 43-year-old Dutch Coach.

In the previous two outings at the Commonwealth Games, India has finished second behind Australia. Skipper Manpreet Singh, however, is confident of turning the tables this time. “Our first aim is to do well in the group stage because we have some strong teams in our Pool. It’s extremely crucial to top our table and make the Semis but if we do meet Australia in the knockouts, I believe we will be up for a strong challenge.” said the 25-year-old Manpreet Singh.

Squad:

Goalkeepers

1. Sreejesh Parattu Raveendran
2. Suraj Karkera

Defenders

3. Rupinder Pal Singh
4. Harmanpreet Singh
5. Varun Kumar
6. Kothajit Singh Kadangbam
7. Gurinder Singh
8. Amit Rohidas

Midfielders

9. Manpreet Singh(C)
10. Chinglensana Singh Kangujam (VC)
11. Sumit
12. Vivek Sagar Prasad

Forwards

13. Akashdeep Singh
14. Sunil Sowmarpet Vitalacharya

The Times of India

Sardar Singh dropped, Manpreet to lead India in CWG 2018

After leading the Indian men's hockey team at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, veteran midfielder Sardar Singh has been dropped from the 18-member squad for the prestigious Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games, which is slated to begin on April 4.

Sardar's exclusion seems to have come in the wake of his below-par performance at this year's Azlan Shah tournament. He has been an integral part of the Indian team for a major part of the last decade but has fallen out of favour over the past one year.

The Indian team is grouped in Pool B along with Pakistan, Malaysia, Wales, England and will begin their campaign on April 7 against Pakistan.

Midfielder Manpreet Singh has been named as the captain of the Indian team for the Commonwealth Games, while the responsibilities of vice-captain will be shouldered by Chinglensana Singh Kangujam.

It was under Manpreet's leadership the Indian team lifted the coveted Asia Cup 2017 followed by a Bronze Medal feat at the Odisha Men's Hockey World League Final Bhubaneswar 2017.

Freeman and drag-flick expert Rupinder Pal Singh will form India's wall of defense along with Harmanpreet Singh, Varun Kumar, Kothajit Singh, Gurinder Singh and Amit Rohidas, while the goalpost will be guarded by India's experienced goalkeeper PR Sreejesh who made a strong comeback into the team during the New Zealand Tour where he displayed some exceptional goalkeeping abilities.

He will be backed by the 22-year-old talent Suraj Karkera, who played a crucial part in the team's good show in Bhubaneswar last year in his senior counterpart's absence.

India's midfield will see skipper Manpreet Singh in the lead role, ably supported by the experience of Chinglensana, along with young blood in Sumit and Vivek Sagar Prasad. The Indian attack will feature a lethal combination between experience and youth as SV Sunil, Akashdeep Singh, Mandeep Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Gurjant Singh and Dilpreet Singh are all in the team.

Dilpreet Singh and Vivek Sagar Prasad, who made their international debut during the New Zealand tour, have been rewarded with this opportunity for a good show where the duo scored in important games.

"This team has been picked keeping in mind the team's performance in the previous tournaments since the Asia Cup 2017. We have tried out different combinations in the past events and we believe this will be the most effective combination for the Gold Coast 2018 XXI Commonwealth Games," asserted Chief Coach Sjoerd Marijne.

He further stated that the team has a winning mindset and will look to aim for the best in the quadrennial event.

"This team has been improving with every match and while we could not produce a podium finish at the 27th Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2018, it will have no influence on how we are going to play in Australia and we will be going there with a mindset to win," said the 43-year-old Dutch Coach.

In the previous two outings at the Commonwealth Games, India has finished second behind Australia. Skipper Manpreet Singh, however, is confident of turning the tables this time.

"Our first aim is to do well in the group stage because we have some strong teams in our Pool. It's extremely crucial to top our table and make the Semis but if we do meet Australia in the knockouts, I believe we will be up for a strong challenge." said the 25-year-old Manpreet Singh.

The Indian men's hockey squad is as follows:

Goalkeepers: Sreejesh Parattu Raveendran, Suraj Karkera

Defenders: Rupinder Pal Singh, Harmanpreet Singh, Varun Kumar, Kothajit Singh Kadangbam, Gurinder Singh, Amit Rohidas

Midfielders: Manpreet Singh(C), Chinglensana Singh Kangujam (VC), Sumit, Vivek Sagar Prasad

Forwards: Akashdeep Singh, Sunil Sowmarpet Vitalacharya ,Gurjant Singh, Mandeep Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay, Dilpreet Singh.

Business Standard

England men announce squad for Commonwealth Games


Azlan Shah

England men have announced their squad that will compete at the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games in Australia.

An 18-strong squad has been released with the team unchanged from their recent campaign at the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Malaysia where they won silver.

England face Malaysia, Pakistan, Wales and India in pool B with the top two sides qualifying for the semi-finals with the men's final taking place on the 14 April.

Head coach Bobby Crutchley said: “We couldn’t be more excited for the Commonwealth Games in Australia where there is a lot of interest in the sport and to joining up with Team England. As a squad we have been training very hard and very well and we are very much looking forward to building on what we achieved in 2017.

"We start with a tough opening match against Malaysia and we are very much focused on that and making the semi-finals and ultimately looking to win a medal.”

England squad:

Liam Ansell (East Grinstead)
David Condon (East Grinstead)
Brendan Creed (Surbiton)
Adam Dixon (Beeston)
James Gall (Surbiton)
Harry Gibson (GK) (Surbiton)
Mark Gleghorne (Beeston)
David Goodfield (Surbiton)
Chris Griffiths (East Grinstead)
Harry Martin (Hampstead & Westminster)
Barry Middleton (Holcombe)
George Pinner (GK) (Holcombe)
Phil Roper (Wimbledon)
Liam Sanford (Reading)
Ian Sloan (Wimbledon)
Sam Ward (Beeston)
Henry Weir (Wimbledon)
Ollie Willars (Beeston)

England Fixtures (UK Time)

Fri 6 April - Malaysia 12.30am
Sun 8 April - Pakistan 5.30am
Tue 10 April - Wales 5.30am
Wed 11 April - India 10.30am
Fri 13 April - Men's Semi-Finals - 10.30am or 12.45pm
Sat 14 April - Men's Bronze Medal Match - 10.00am
Sat 14 April - Men's Final - 12.15pm

England Hockey Board Media release

Hockeyroos’ Commonwealth Games Team To Be Named On Friday

Ben Somerford



The 18-member Hockeyroos team which will aim for a fourth consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal on the Gold Coast next month will be announced publicly on Friday.

Australia, currently ranked fifth in the world, will have plenty of tough opposition for the gold medal, with England (currently ranked second) including several members from the Rio Olympics gold medal winning side.

The Hockeyroos’ Olympics conquerors New Zealand (currently ranked fourth) will also be in contention, with Australia likely to want some revenge for their Rio quarter-final defeat.

India (ranked 10th), South Africa (14th) and Scotland (18th) are among the other contenders.

The Hockeyroos are grouped with New Zealand, Canada, Ghana and Scotland.

Australia enjoyed back-to-back series wins over Spain (11th) and China (eighth) in Perth earlier this year as lead-up to the games, ensuring selection will be tough for coach Paul Gaudoin and the national selectors.

More recently the squad has been in an intense block of training in Perth, playing a series of intra-squad matches.

Edwina Bone, Karri McMahon and Madison Fitzpatrick returned from injury in recent months and are in contention for the Games, along with Brooke Peris who injured her quad in the final Test match against Spain in January.

Georgia Wilson suffered an unfortunate anterior cruciate ligament injury in training prior to the Spain Test Series, while injuries have also forced Mariah Williams and Georgina Morgan out of selection contention.

Emily Smith, who was part of the 2014 Commonwealth Games team, appears set to lead the side on the Gold Coast.

Final teams have been increased from 16 players to 18 for the Commonwealth Games, meaning there will be two goalkeepers spots available for Rachael Lynch, Jocelyn Bartram and Ashlee Wells.

The Hockeyroos will travel to the Gold Coast on Wednesday 28 March.

Australia’s first match at the 2018 Commonwealth Games is against Canada on Thursday 5 April.

Hockey Australia media release

Knowles: Azlan Shah Was Perfect Comm Games Preparation

Ben Somerford



Kookaburras captain Mark Knowles says Australia’s Azlan Shah Cup triumph is the perfect preparation for next month’s Commonwealth Games on the Gold Coast.

The world number one Kookaburras won six games from six matches, including victories over England, Malaysia and India, who they’ll likely meet on the Gold Coast to secure their 10th Azlan Shah Cup title.

The triumph comes after last year’s Oceania Cup, International Festival of Hockey and World League Final victories, while they shared honours in the Test series against the Netherlands in Perth and Narrogin earlier this year.

Australia are aiming for sixth consecutive Commonwealth Games gold medal in men’s hockey, with the Azlan Shah Cup setting them up ideally.

“That’s why Australia loves this tournament,” Knowles said, who has announced he will retire after the Commonwealth Games.

“Every year we pencil this in as the start of our block. This year we have the Comm Games next month, the Champions Trophy and the World Cup.

“This is the start of an amazing year for these players. I don’t go all the way, but I’m still so motivated to win everything I play in.

“This is the absolute perfect start and four Tests against the Dutch in Australia.”

Knowles was named Player of the Match in the final but has no regrets about confirming his retirement already.

“To be able to finish with the Commonwealth Games is something that my family will be very proud of after all this time,” the 318-game veteran said.

Kookas midfielder Daniel Beale was named Player of the Tournament, while the side also won the Fair Play award.

Australia edged England 2-1 in the final and will likely meet the English again on the Gold Coast.

“They’re a huge rival of ours,” he said. “We knew it was going to be tough.

“We’ve been playing fairly consistent throughout the tournament.

“They came out really hard, they’re a good team, that’s why they’ve been at the top for so long.

“Corners played a part again, same as the World League Final. It’s important for us to keep moving forward.”

The Kookaburras’ 18-member team for the Commonwealth Games will be named on Friday.

Hockey Australia media release

Hockey fans rub shoulders with SA team

The team took part in a combination of fitness, skills and other important training drills at Riverside Sports who sponsored the team’s turf time at their world-class facility.


Bili Ntuli and Mohammed Mea jostle for the ball with Tim Drummond in support. The SA men's hockey team held its first bootcamp at Riverside Hockey Club last week PHOTO: Jono Nienaber (Pure Photographic Studio)

RIVERSIDE Hockey Club played host to the first official bootcamp for the South African men’s hockey team ahead of the Commonwealth Games in April. Fans were able to rub shoulders with some of their heroes from the team who not only took part in the popular Durban Park Run but also help open training sessions at the local hockey club.

The team took part in a combination of fitness, skills and other important training drills at Riverside Sports who sponsored the team’s turf time at their world-class facility.

According to SA Men’s team hockey coach, Mark Hopkins, this is an exciting time for the team who are currently ranked 15th in the world but have high hopes of breaking into the top 10 world rankings.

“The bootcamp created the right environment for the players to be as successful as they can be. I believe the squad is gaining great momentum after winning the Africa Cup last October and we as a team have our sights set firmly on striving to not only be better players, but more importantly, role models for the young players in South Africa,” Hopkins said.

Northglen News

‘Glasgow set to host Pakistan-FIH Pro League next year’

Anwar Zuberi

KARACHI: The secretary of the Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) Shahbaz Ahmed on Monday said plans are afoot to launch Pakistan-FIH Hockey Pro League in Glasgow next year.

“Glasgow will become home to Pakistan hockey once the ball is set rolling,” he told Dawn. Shahbaz and PHF president retired Brig Khalid Sajjad Khokhar recently visited Glasgow and held discussions with the Scottish Hockey officials in this regard.

“We’ve discussed ways and means for the successful launch of the Pro-League and it will involve some $2,00,000,” he said.

According to the PHF secretary, Glasgow will serve as home ground for Pakistan for bilateral series against various hockey playing nations.

Meanwhile, Scottish Hockey has expressed its pleasure to announce that Pakistan men’s team will play their home matches of the FIH new game-changing Hockey Pro League at the Glasgow National Hockey Centre.

“The PHF was looking for a neutral venue with a track record of delivering world-class hockey events for their home matches, and found Glasgow as the ideal location. The Glasgow National Hockey Centre, a 2014 Commonwealth Games legacy venue, will now host Pakistan’s home matches in the FIH Hockey Pro League from 2019 until 2023,” the Scottish Hockey said in a statement.

The men’s FIH Hockey Pro League will feature Pakistan, England/Great Britain, Australia, India, Argentina, Belgium, Germany, New Zealand, and the Nether­lands, and will run from January until June each year from 2019 for a minimum of four years. The competition is a new initiative where the world’s top teams play each other in a series of televised globally home and away matches, leading to Olympic and World Cup qualification.

Dawn

USA Field Hockey Announces Expansion of Boys' Playing Opportunities at 2018 National Events



COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - USA Field Hockey is pleased to announce an expansion of boys' playing opportunities by incorporating additional Boys Divisions to the remainder of the 2018 National Events Calendar. New Boys Divisions will be added to the Summer Bash Northeast, presented by 4U Sports, Summer Bash at the Beach, presented by 4U Sports, and National Hockey Festival, presented by CranBarry. Both USA Field Hockey’s Sport Development and Events and Club Services teams have been working with several key member clubs, coaches, and mens' and boys' field hockey advocates to help create a framework to supply more competitive and developmental playing opportunities for boys at our National Events.

These additional opportunities will continue to build upon existing outdoor and indoor U-10 and U-12 Co-Ed playing opportunities and the U-17 Boys Division at the National Indoor Tournament, presented by YOLO Sportswear, with an emphasis on small sided play (7v7) formats to help stabilize initial success, growth and participation interest in these event offerings.

The first added event offering for boys this summer will be featured at the Summer Bash Series, which will now include a U-14 Boys Division. The Summer Bash Northeast is scheduled to take place June 30– July 1, 2018 at the University of Massachusetts, Lowell in Lowell, Mass., while the Summer Bash at the Beach is set to kick off July 20 - July 22, 2018 at the Virginia Beach Sportsplex in Virginia Beach, Va. Both events will feature 7v7 play but may be modified to a 5v5 format dependent on total club team or individual male registrants. U-14 Boys can participate on a USA Field Hockey Member Club team or can register as an individual to be placed on a U-14 Boys USA Field Hockey House Team. More information on how to register will be communicated to all USA Field Hockey Member Clubs and eligible male athletes through email.

Registration for the 2018 Summer Bash Series events will open on Friday, March 16, 2018 at 10 a.m. ET. Registration costs for the Summer Bash Northeast is $550 per club team and $100 per individual. Registration costs for the Summer Bash at the Beach will be $850 per club team and $150 per individual.

Additionally, the 2018 National Hockey Festival will also be incorporating a new U-17 Boys Division at the International Polo Club in Palm Beach County, Fla. Similar in structure to the U-14 Boys Division at the Summer Bash Series events, the U-17 Boys Division at Festival will feature 7v7 play and will have both club based and individual based registration processes available in order to help maximize pool sizing for a well-rounded tournament experience. More information on registration timelines and processes will be sent out at a later date.

Any comments or questions specific to these event offerings can be directed to Madeline Hoeppner, USA Field Hockey's Senior Events and Club Services Coordinator, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., and Justin Miller, USA Field Hockey’s Events and Club Services Manager, at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

USFHA media release
   

DAY 1 (MEN) - 2018 Youth Pan American Championship

Argentina and Canada top their group standings


CAN vs. DOM   

Argentina’s men were not to be outdone in their opening match against Guatemala in the Men’s section of the 2018 Youth Pan American Championship. They took a 2-goal lead in the 1st minute courtesy of Lisandro Zago and Facundo Sarto. The final results 14-0.

The half time score for Mexico and Paraguay was locked at zero after an intense first half showdown. Paraguay opened the scoring in the 15th minute and a minute later Mexico responded to make it even. Erik Hernandez of Mexico increased the tally in the 18th minute to give Mexico the win over Paraguay.

Canada won 6 goals to 1 over Dominican Republic. Daneudi de Mora scored the lone goal for Dominican Republic in the 15th minute.

The next game featured Brazil vs Jamaica. After a hard fought match, Brazil walked away with the 4-2 win. Paraguay made a 5-0 comeback in their match versus Guatemala after losing to Mexico earlier today.

Mexico and Argentina had an exciting match which ended in a 3-3 draw. Lisandro Zago opened the scoring in the 3rd minute and Erik Hernandez responded in the 9th to tie the scores at 1-1. Zago regained the lead for Argentina in the 13th minute, but a minute later Luis Villegas brought the score to 2-2. The action was repeated in the 17th and 18th minute by Ignacio Ibarra and Alexander Palma to give the final results.

Jamaica made a recovery in their match with Dominican Republic. The first goal of the game came from Dominican Republic, but Jamaica later put up a fight to secure a 5-3 win.

Brazil and Canada both failed to find the back of the goal in the first half despite the efforts made. Two minutes into the second half Canada’s Amraaz Dhillion scored to take the lead. The gap was later widened in the 16th and 20th minute to give Canada a 3-goal win over Brazil. 

Pan American Hockey Federation media release

DAY 1 (Women)- 2018 Youth Pan American Championship

Argentina, Uruguay and Mexico sit at the top of the table on 6 points each


ARG vs. JAM   

The 2018 Youth Pan American Championship saw Argentina defeating Guatemala 12 – 0 in the first match of day 1 at the Pan American Hockey Stadium, Guadalajara. The Uruguayans got off to a great start in the second  match, scoring 4 goals in the first half against Jamaica. The game ended 10-0.

Host team, Mexico secured a 5-0 win over Paraguay after Captain; Gemma Rivera gave the team a 2 -0 lead with goals in the 2nd and 4th minute.

Argentina went up against Jamaica in what was the second match of Day 1 for both teams. Celina Di Santo scored 5 goals to help Argentina achieve a 12-goal victory the Jamaicans.

Uruguay recorded yet another win when they contested Paraguay. The final result was 7-0 courtesy of goals from Victoria Jover, Pilar Oliveros and Lucia Dieste. 

The Guatemalan defence managed to prevent Mexico from capitalizing on numerous chances in the first 4 minutes of the game. However, in the 5th minute, Dayana Cuevas found her way through to give Mexico the 1 – 0 lead. The team went on a scoring streak to take the score up to 7 -0 by the end of the second half.

Argentina, Uruguay and Mexico now sit at the top of the table on 6 points each, with Argentina leading on a goal difference of 27.

Pan American Hockey Federation media release