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Penn State Field Hockey Downs Northwestern in Shootout
Nittany Lions victorious in first of two games to be played this weekend in Virginia Beach
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. – The Penn State Nittany Lion field hockey team (1-1, 1-1 B1G) took down Northwestern (2-1, 2-1 B1G) this afternoon in a Big Ten contest. Head coach Char Morett-Curtiss' squad battled over 80:00 and through a shootout to beat the Wildcats 2-1 in a game played in Virginia Beach, Va.
Maryland field hockey edges Ohio State, 2-0
Shane Connuck
Goalkeeper Noelle Frost mans her net during Maryland field hockey's 5-1 win over Michigan State on Oct. 25, 2019. Gabby Baniqued/The Diamondback)
Ohio State fired off countless shots against Maryland field hockey throughout Friday afternoon’s match. The Buckeyes constantly found the ball on their side, pressuring Terps’ goalkeeper Noelle Frost.
Back pocket support for Ayanna
As we celebrate International Women's Day with a series of interviews from a cross the international community, this is an inspirational and heart-warming interview from the Caribbean island of Trinidad and Tobago.
EHL confirm ABN AMRO FINAL4 schedule
The Euro Hockey League (EHL) and the European Hockey Federation (EHF) have confirmed the match schedule for the ABN AMRO EHL FINAL4 which will take place from April 3-5, 2021 at the Wagener Stadium in the Netherlands.
Men’s National Program pursues success now and into the future
Identification and Carding Camp serves dual purpose
The countdown to Tokyo 2020 is on and with carding camp finished, the coaching staff, led by Pasha Gademan, will shift their focus to performance at the Olympic Games.
SA Men’s hockey team start crowdfund with Matchkit to achieve Tokyo 2021 dream
Rising South African goalkeeper Siya Ntshulunga. Photo: Supplied
JOHANNESBURG - The South African Men’s hockey team is pulling out all the stops to make their Tokyo 2021 Olympic dream a reality during a difficult financial climate for the federation. The team has been boosted by a partnership with award-winning platform, Matchkit.co, to further commercialise and grow their brand as they step up their preparation for the showpiece expected to be held in July this year.
The Netherlands and Germany set for FIH Hockey Pro League clashes
By Michael Houston 
Germany and The Netherlands are set to face off in four matches over the next two days ©Getty Images
The Netherlands and Germany are set for two double-headers in the men's and women's International Hockey Federation (FIH) Hockey Pro League over the next two days.
2020 FIH Pro League (Women) - 6 March
Times GMT +1
6 Mar 2021 NED v GER (RR). 2 - 1
7 Mar 2021 14:00 NED v GER (RR)
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Pool Standings
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | SO Win | SO Loss | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
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| 1 | Netherlands | 9 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 29 | 7 | 22 | 26 |
| 2 | Argentina | 8 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 17 |
| 3 | New Zealand | 8 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 14 | 5 | 14 |
| 4 | Great Britain | 8 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 10 | 10 | 0 | 11 |
| 5 | Australia | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 6 | 9 | -3 | 9 |
| 6 | Belgium | 9 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 21 | -11 | 7 |
| 7 | Germany | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 8 | China | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | -5 | 0 |
| 9 | United States | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 5 | 27 | -22 | 0 |
USA v NED (26.01.2020) worth double points because of the match cancelled on 24.01.2020
AUS v GBR (01.02.2020) worth double points because of the match cancelled on 02.02.2020
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2020 FIH Pro League (Men) - 6 March
Times GMT+1
6 Mar 2021 NED v GER (RR). 2 - 4
7 Mar 2021 16:30 NED v GER (RR)
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Live streaming and full game replay on the Watch Hockey App (May be Geo blocked if there is TV coverage)
Pool Standings
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | SO Win | SO Loss | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
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| 1 | Belgium | 13 | 9 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 40 | 22 | 18 | 32 |
| 2 | Netherlands | 10 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 27 | 26 | 1 | 18 |
| 3 | Australia | 8 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 27 | 20 | 7 | 14 |
| 4 | India | 6 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 17 | 15 | 2 | 10 |
| 5 | Germany | 5 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 13 | 12 | 1 | 10 |
| 6 | Argentina | 8 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 22 | 24 | -2 | 10 |
| 7 | New Zealand | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 25 | -10 | 8 |
| 8 | Spain | 10 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 7 | 21 | 32 | -11 | 7 |
| 9 | Great Britain | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 13 | 19 | -6 | 5 |
Hockey duo honoured to be ‘Share a Yarn’ ambassadors
Hockeyroo Mariah Williams and Australian Junior representative Renee Rockliff have been named ambassadors of the 2021 Australian Institute of Sport Share a Yarn program.
Riley Donnelly is fulfilling her potential as a star for Maryland field hockey
Shane Connuck
Defender Riley Donnelly challenges for a ball during Maryland field hockey's 3-0 win over Iowa on Oct. 11, 2019. (Julia Nikhinson/The Diamondback)
Maryland field hockey netted two goals en route to a shutout win in its season opener last week against Michigan State. Both of those goals were set up by strong passes from defender Riley Donnelly, leaving her with two points on the season.
Weekend College Games: March 4 - 10
Photo Credit: Coker Athletics Media Relations, Lexie Nugent, Will Stumme, Bill Wood
More and more college teams are starting to get back to competition! This coming weekend and week's 42-game schedule (schedule subject to change) will be the most games played so far in 2020v2!
States gear up for Hockey India Nationals to come up in Haryana
By K. ARUMUGAM
Age group State teams are gearing up for the forthcoming Hockey India National Championships, many of which could not be held last year due pandemic conditions. Sub-Jr Nationals, starting this week and next week are the first major domestic activity in India after the calamitous COVID-19.
Good news for one of THT's Covid-positive trio
By Jugjet Singh
Shello Silverius (right), who tested positive for Covid-19, is now cleared to play. - NSTP/File pic
One player cleared to play, and two more to go. That's the encouraging news for the Terengganu Hockey Team (THT) on their three Covid-19 positive players yesterday.
Hockey for life for this Master of the game
As a record 92 teams prepare for next week’s Vantage National Masters in Tauranga, North Harbour’s Brent Miller tells us why he’s still playing 64 years after he first picked up a stick and why he jokingly admits he’s still ultra-competitive.
Postponement of Vantage Nationals Masters Tournament
Following the Government’s announcement this evening to move Auckland to Alert Level 3 and the rest of the country to Alert Level 2 for seven days from 6am tomorrow, Hockey New Zealand has made the tough decision to postpone the Vantage National Masters Tournament due to start tomorrow.
British hockey trio sign for Dutch club HGC
Ollie Willars, Alan Forsyth and Zach Wallace will play in Holland for 2021/22 season PIC: HGC
English domestic hockey will lose one of its most potent forwards in recent years after Surbiton ace Alan Forsyth was announced as an HGC player next season.
HGC land goal-machine as van Doren returns to Dragons
The transfer carousel has kicked off in earnest with HGC signing three Great Britain internationals while Loïc van Doren will return to KHC Dragons next season.
Neha’s heartfelt thank you message
Photo credit: Hockey India
As people across the world prepare to celebrate International Women’s Day on 8 March, we heard from members of the international hockey community from across all five hockey-playing continents. Via videoed messages to athletes, coaches, officials, volunteers and fans, the five people – all prominent within the world of hockey – spoke with heartfelt honesty about the strong women who have proven influential and supportive to them throughout their hockey journeys.
Hockey fans face Tokyo Olympics shut-out
The Oi Olympic Hockey Stadium is in the waterfront area of Tokyo Bay
Overseas hockey supporters face being barred from attending the Tokyo Olympics.
Time To Let Go?
Ashley Morrison
Most of us have at some point in our lives been in a situation where we have had to let go. It may have been a sick pet, a bad job, or a partner. It can at times be heart-wrenching, but in most of those situations you know that you are doing the right thing, and that you will survive. 
Fuchs ready for Dutch challenge
“It will be a tricky encounter,” says Germany’s long-serving striker Florian Fuchs as he prepares for a return to FIH Hockey Pro League action on 6 and 7 March – against the Netherlands and in the home of Dutch hockey, the iconic Wagener Stadium.
Netherlands seek advantage over European rivals
When the Netherlands face Germany in the FIH Hockey Pro League on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 March, they will be looking to continue their push for top place in the FIH Pro League table. The Dutch currently sit in second place in the league, behind Belgium, with four wins, four draws and just one loss. The Oranje, who are ranked at number two in the world, will also be looking for a confidence boost against a side that they will meet in pool A at the rescheduled Olympic Games Tokyo 2020 as well as at the EuroHockey Championships.
Indian women's hockey team ends Germany tour with 1-2 defeat
It was India's fourth defeat in as many matches as the team stayed winless in the tour.
The Indian side fought hard in the fourth quarter but couldn't avoid defeat. - Twitter @HockeyIndia
The Indian women's hockey team ended its tour of Germany with yet another defeat, going down 1-2 in the fourth and final match here on Thursday.
Indian women put up a valiant fight but go down 2-1 to Germany
Indian eves have lost all four matches on their German trip
By Samrat Chakraborty
The Indian Women's hockey team suffered a 2-1 defeat against Germany in the fourth match of their Germany tour in Dusseldorf on Wednesday.
Germany build for Pro League ties with fourth win over India
Germany’s women made it four wins in succession in their test series against world number nine India this week with Naomi Heyn and Charlotte Stapenhorst on the mark in Thursday’s 2-1 success.
Red Lions win difficult victory against Great Britain
Belgium’s Red Lions faced Great Britain again today for their second test game of the week. After an outstanding performance, winning (5-1) on Tuesday under a pleasant sun, the question was whether they would perform equally well in the rain and the grey Belgian weather.
Ernest Wall OBE (1924 – 2020)
by Dil Bahra
Ernest Wall OBE
It is with sadness that we learn of the passing of Ernest ‘Ernie’ Wall on Sunday November 15, 2020 at Windyhall Care Home, Ayr in Scotland. He was aged 95.
Hockey Legend Balbir Singh Senior remembered
by Dil Bahra
Leandro Negre, Dil Bahra and Balbir Senior at FIH function London 2012 Olympics
I first met Balbir Singh Senior at the Champions Trophy in Amstelveen, Netherlands in 1982. I was with a group who had earlier gone to the Bombay World Cup in that year. Whilst we sat down in the lounge after the match, having our drinks, Balbir, who was the coach of the Indian team at that tournament, was passing through the lounge on his way out. He noticed our group and came over to talk to us.
Kenya Sikh hockey players remember Legend Jack Simonian in London
by Dil Bahra
Former Kenya and Sikh Union Club Nairobi players celebrated the Life of their former colleague, Jack Simonian at an invite only event held at Indian Gymkhana Club London on Sunday 15 March 2020.
Although the evolving situation of coronavirus prevented many from attending, the event organisers decided to carry on. Suzie, Jack’s daughter, who was due to fly from Sardina, Italy especially for this event was one of those who was unable to attend following Government advice.
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A tribute to Jack Simonian, one of Kenya’s best all round Sportsman in the sixties
by Dil Bahra
Jack Simonian 1970
John Levon (Jack) Simonian who was the East African motor cycling, motor rally and track Champion and who represented Kenya at hockey at three Olympic Games passed away in Sydney, Australia on Monday 23 December 2019. He was aged 84.
Memories of a very special friend.
George Brink
I first met Jack Simonian through umpiring hockey at Rugby Hockey club in Warwickshire. In typical Jack fashion he never let on his Hockey pedigree, so it was with complete surprise when umpiring a game together a few years later some know-it-all player disagreed with a decision Jack made by claiming he had played in Premier League so he knew Jack was wrong. Quite calmly Jack said, "I've been to three Olympics so I know I'm right". Needless to say the player was put firmly in his place, but my mouth fell open at this statement as I had never suspected he was an Olympian let alone a triple Olympian, Jack was so unassuming.
Review of a Hockey NOVEL
By Ijaz Chaudhry
When one thinks of sports books, it is the biographies, coverage of some event, record books, coaching manuals, etc. Sports Novels (fiction) are uncommon.
Nirpal (Rodu) Singh Bharaj (1958 – 2018)
Nirpal (Rodu) Singh Bharaj (1958 – 2018)
by Dil Bahra
Rodu Bharaj doing what he enjoyed most – Koroga for his friends
Nirpal Singh Bharaj, fondly known as Rodu, a hockey personality both in Kenya and London died suddenly on Friday, May 25. He had just turned 60.
Jagjit Singh Kular (1942 - 2017)
by Dil Bahra
Jagjit at Mexico 1968 Olympic Games
Jagjit Singh Kular who represented Kenya at Mexico 1968 and Munich 1972 Olympic Games passed away in Toronto, Canada on Monday 12 June 2017. He was aged 75.
Jasbinder (Jas) Singh Chana (1970 - 2017)
by Dil Bahra
Jasbinder (Jas) Singh Chana, the talented hockey player, who played for England U21 and represented the country at the Junior Hockey World Cup in Ipoh, Malaysia in 1989 died on Tuesday, 21 February 2017 following a short illness. He was aged 46.
Stats Speak: Asian Champions Trophy winner India in down under
By B.G.Joshi (Sehore-Bhopal, India)
Asian Champions Trophy winner Indian men and women will open their campaign in Melbourne Hockey Festival on November 23 against hosts Australia. Indian men (World Ranking 6) team will face Kookaburras (World Ranking 1) in 4-nations tournament league match, while Indian women (World Ranking 12) will challenge Hockeyroos (World Ranking 4) in first test of 3-match series. Statistical highlights are:
Journalist Patrick Rowley receives British Empire Medal for Services to Hockey
Patrick Rowley (BEM) receives his British Empire Medal Award at the Tower of London by the Lord-Lieutenant of Greater London. Left to Right: Lord-Lieutenant of London, Mr Kenneth Olisa OBE, Elizabeth Rowley (wife), Patrick Rowley BEM, Alison Heeks (nee ROWLEY his daughter) and Constable General Sir Nicholas Houghton GCB CBE ADC
International sports journalist Patrick Rowley received the British Empire Medal for services to Hockey at a ceremony held at The Tower of London on Friday 4 November.
Patrick Rowley awarded British Empire Medal
Patrick Rowley, arguably the best known hockey journalist there is has been rewarded for his outstanding services to hockey with the British Empire Medal in the Queen’s Birthday Honours List.
Patrick Rowley honoured
Pat Rowley. Photo: Hockey Writers Club
When I started Fieldhockey.com 20 years ago one of the first journalists to support and encourage my efforts was the English writer Pat Rowley, I am utterly delighted to report that Pat has been awarded a British Empire Medal for services to Hockey in the Queen's Birthday Honours list released today.
Alex Danson - Player of the Tournament
By Dil Bahra
Alex Danson displaying why she won Player of the Tournament. Photo: Koen Suyk
There have been a few great action photos in our sport of hockey over the years but this photo by Dutch photographer Koen Suyk tops them all. Koen, a photographer for over 40 years has covered seven Olympic Games and states that Sports photography is his great love, with hockey, golf and tennis as his specialties.
Egbert Carmo Fernandes (1941 – 2014)
by Dil Bahra
Kenya Hockey Team on tour of India, April 1964 Back Row (L - R): Surjeet Singh Jnr,; Saude George; Anthony Vaz; Amar Singh Mangat; Egbert Fernandes; Sang Singh; Edgar Fernandes; Jack Simonian; Jagnandan Singh. Sitting (L - R): Hardev Singh; Hilary Fernandes (V.Capt,); Hardial Singh (Coach); Anthony D'Souza (Manager); Sukdev Singh (Asst Manager); Avtar Singh (Capt.); Alu Mendonca. Ground (L – R): Santokh Singh; Arif Khan; Silu Fernandes; Leslie Pinto; Reynolds D'Souza.
Kenya’s triple hockey Olympian, Egbert Carmo Fernandes, died in Canberra, Australia on 6 November 2014. He was aged 73.
12 Punjab Warriors players? Judge for yourself
These screen grabs are from The Official YouTube stream. Note the running time of the video in the bottom left. This covers a pan from 2:47:27 - 2:47:30. Punjab Warriors are in blue.
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Pool Standings
Pool A Pool B
Men's Pool Women'sPool
USA v NED (26.01.2020) worth double points because of the match cancelled on 24.01.2020
AUS v GBR (01.02.2020) worth double points because of the match cancelled on 02.02.2020
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