News for 19 November 2022
All the news for Saturday 19 November 2022
Faizal to bolster Speedy Tigers in the absence of Marhan
By K.M. BOOPATHY
PETALING JAYA: The Speedy Tigers will be strengthened by midfielder Faizal Saari (pic) in the absence of the injured Marhan Jalil for the Nations Cup in Potchefstroom, South Africa, from Nov 28-Dec 4.
Knee Injury-Hit Lalit Kumar Upadhyay Hits Rehab Mode
One of the most experienced players in the Indian men’s hockey team, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay brings so much to the forwardline but he was conspicous by his ‘absence’ in the first four games of the 2022-23 FIH Pro League – he is now also not part of the 23-member Indian squad for the upcoming five Test series tour of Australia.
Thundersticks and Pride to meet in Men’s Grand Final
Men’s Semi Final 1
NSW Pride kept their Sultana Bran Hockey One League defence alive with a five-star penalty shootout performance to defeat minor premiers Brisbane Blaze 5-3 after scores were locked 1-1 at full time.
Pride and Blaze progress to Women’s decider
Women’s Semi Final 1
NSW Pride are through to the Sultana Bran Hockey One League Women’s Grand Final after prevailing 1-0 against a gallant Perth Thundersticks.
'There is everything to play for and it’s pretty exciting'
With three games remaining in Phase 1 of the Men’s Premier Division, East Grinstead are looking to repeat their 2022 heroics, reports Rod Gilmour of The Hockey Paper.
All images by Eva Gilbert Photography.
This time last season, East Grinstead were on a magical hat-trick run of victories which ultimately sealed a place in the top six on the last day before the Christmas break.
England U16 Squads Announced
The England U16 squads have been announced today, after an exciting period of assessment camps and training days during September, October and November.
EY Hockey League Round 8 Preview
Round 8 of the EY Hockey League this weekend.
This weekend a Railway Union v Loreto will be live-streamed on our Youtube channel. Hockey Ireland YouTube
Magnolia, Paragon win hockey knock-out titles
Jelani Beckles
Brianna Govia - Pan Am Hockey
MAGNOLIA and Paragon were crowned women’s and men’s knock-out champions, respectively, when the TT Hockey Board National Indoor League 2022 continued at the Woodbrook Youth Facility in Port of Spain, last weekend.
Northwestern, North Carolina to meet for title after semifinal wins
The 2022 DI women's field hockey tournament final is set. It'll be No. 1 North Carolina against No. 2 Northwestern for the crown at 1:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, Nov. 20 on ESPNU.
UNC field hockey advances to national championship in 3-0 win over Penn State
By Jarrett Kidd
UNC junior back Ciana Riccardo (8) and senior forward Erin Matson (1) celebrate a goal in the second quarter of the field hockey game against No. 6 Penn State on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, at the George J. Sherman Sports Complex in Storrs, Conn. UNC beat Penn State 3-0. Photo by Jerome Ibrahim | The Daily Tar Heel
STORRS, Conn. — The top-ranked North Carolina field hockey team defeated the Nittany Lions of Penn State by a score of 3-0 to advance to the NCAA Championship game.
UNC field hockey earns first shutout of the postseason in 3-0 win over Penn State in NCAA Semifinals
By Shelby Swanson
UNC senior back Romea Riccardo (11) shoots the ball during the NCAA Field Hockey Tournament semifinal game against Penn State on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022 at the George J. Sherman Sports Complex in Storrs, Conn. UNC won 3-0. Photo by Jerome Ibrahim | The Daily Tar Heel
STORRS, Conn. — Defend from the front and attack from the back.
UNC field hockey makes mid-game adjustments to overcome Penn State defense in NCAA Final Four
By Jarrett Kidd
UNC senior forward Paityn Wirth (10) drives the ball during the second quarter of the field hockey game against Penn State on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022, at the George J. Sherman Sports Complex in Storrs, Conn. UNC beat Penn State 3-0. Photo by Jerome Ibrahim | The Daily Tar Heel
STORRS, Conn. — The Tar Heels finally got what they were looking for in the third quarter.
UNC field hockey first-year forward Ashley Sessa is 'one of a kind'
By Lindsey Ware
UNC freshman forward/midfielder Ashley Sessa (3) fights for the ball during the ACC Championship game against UVA at the Jack Katz Stadium in Durham, N.C. on Friday, Nov. 4, 2022. UNC beat UVA 3-2. Photo by Heather Diehl | The Daily Tar Heel
Through her character and mature performance as a first-year player for the North Carolina field hockey team, Ashley Sessa has proven that she is one of a kind.
Maryland field hockey falls to Northwestern in NCAA tournament semifinal, 2-1
Taylor Lyons
Hope Rose takes a shot during Maryland field hockey's 2-1 NCAA semifinal loss to Northwestern on Nov. 18, 2022. (Evan Sayles/The Diamondback)
STORRS, Conn. — Maryland’s attack pushed at the goal cage for a final time with only moments left in their battle with Northwestern. Down 2-1, it was their last chance to even the score.
Field Hockey: Rapid Recap: Northwestern 2, Maryland 1
Jake Epstein
Sophomore midfielder Regan Cornelius controls the ball on her stick. The Ohio native has started 12 consecutive games for the Cats. Diane Zhao/The Daily Northwestern
Northwestern (20-4, 5-3 Big Ten) is headed to a second-consecutive national championship after defeating Maryland(19-4, 7-1 Big Ten) in Storrs, Connecticut.
2022 NCAA Field Hockey Championship Umpires Appointed
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – After last weekend’s NCAA Field Hockey Tournament play, USA Field Hockey and the NCAA are pleased to share the umpires selected to officiate at the 2022 NCAA Division I and III Semifinals and Finals coming up this weekend. These individuals were selected on their performance during the NCAA First, Second and Thirds Rounds.
Bibi Donraadt, Riley Donnelly head to Final Four in last dance with Maryland field hockey
Taylor Lyons
Riley Donnelly evades a defender during Maryland field hockey's 3-2 win over Syracuse on Nov. 13, 2022. (Cam Andrews/The Diamondback)
Maryland and Liberty were tied at one goal apiece through four quarters and an overtime period in the opening round of the NCAA field hockey tournament. The Terps earned a penalty stroke early in the second overtime, a chance to finally end the game.
FIH wins silver at Sports Business Awards 2022
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) is thrilled to announce that it has been awarded the best sports governing body initiative silver award at the Sports Business Awards 2022, in London, UK, today.
Delhi HC grants time to former hockey coach to file response to pleas against book publication
Ex-Coach Sjoerd Marijne
The Delhi High Court, on Friday, granted time to former Indian hockey team coach Sjoerd Marijne to file his response to lawsuits by two players and Hockey India against publication of his book.