News for 17 February 2022
All the news for Thursday 17 February 2022
2021-22 FIH Pro League (M) - 17 February
Potchefstroom, Universtity of North West
All times GMT +2
15 Feb 2022 20:00 RSA v FRA (RR) 1 - 4
16 Feb 2022 20:00 FRA v GER (RR) 2 - 3
17 Feb 2022 20:00 RSA v GER (RR)
Pool standings
| Rank | Team | Played | Wins | SO Win | Draws | SO Loss | Losses | Goals For | Goals Against | Goal Difference | Points |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Netherlands | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 28 | 9 | 19 | 16 |
| 2 | Belgium | 6 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 17 | 10 | 7 | 10 |
| 3 | India | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 27 | 9 | 18 | 9 |
| 4 | France | 6 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 18 | -4 | 7 |
| 5 | England | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 6 | 6 |
| 6 | Argentina | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 | -1 | 3 |
| 7 | Germany | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7 | 13 | -6 | 3 |
| 8 | Spain | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 9 | -6 | 0 |
| 9 | South Africa | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 8 | 41 | -33 | 0 |
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Germany earn first victory of 2022 despite resilient effort from France
It took some time for the German side to find the rhythm in their first game of 2022 at the FIH Hockey Pro League against France in Potchefstroom, South Africa. Two penalty corner goals from Tom Grambusch in the final quarter were enough to hold off a tired but resilient French side. Niklas Wellen’s presence up front earned him Player of the Match honours, while Timothée Clément was as equal to the task for France.
Germany mark return to men's Hockey Pro League action with victory over France
By Patrick Burke
Two penalty-corner goals from Tom Grambusch in the fourth quarter helped Germany to beat France in the men's Hockey Pro League ©Getty Images
Germany secured their first win of the men's Hockey Pro League season in an entertaining 3-2 victory over France in South Africa.
England Squads For FIH Hockey Pro League Games Against Argentina Announced
Seven players could make their senior international debuts this weekend when England’s men and women take on Argentina in the FIH Hockey Pro League.
Hockey India surprised by IOA chief's strong message, former great surprised at 'interference'
The IOA chief Narinder Batra termed the Indian men's hockey team's recent performance as "unacceptable" and asked Hockey India to explain the reasons.
Taken aback by Narinder Batra's strongly-worded message seeking explanation for the men's hockey team's inconsistent show, officials of the national federation will meet the Indian Olympic Association president this week even as a former great expressed surprise at his "interference".
Berta Bonastre appointed the Director of the FIH Women's World Cup of Hockey Terrassa 2022
Berta Bonastre has been appointed the Director of the FIH Women's World Cup of Hockey Terrassa 2022 to be held from July 1 to 17.
Hockey Australia supports Victorian 2026 Commonwealth Games bid
Hockey Australia has welcomed the announcement that Commonwealth Games Australia (CGA) and the Victorian Government have joined forces to enter exclusive negotiations with the Commonwealth Games Federation to host the 2026 Commonwealth Games.
Opportunity: SA Women’s Outdoor Hockey Head Coach
The following opportunities are available for the South African Womens Hockey Team
Katie Allen ends tenure as Hockeyroos Assistant Coach
Katie Allen will end her time as Hockeyroos Assistant Coach after announcing she is stepping away from the role.
Kate Jenner - One on One
For a girl from country New South Wales, Kate Jenner’s hockey journey is one of inspiration that you can represent your country in hockey from anywhere.