News for 01 April 2023
All the news for Saturday 1 April 2023
Interview with Gonzalo Peillat: Olympic Champion with Argentina and World Champion with Germany!
Few hockey players in the world have achieved the honour of winning gold medals at the Olympic Games as well as the World Cup, but Gonzalo Peillat holds a further unique distinction of achieving both while representing two different nations. Peillat was the brightest spark for Argentina as they won their first ever gold medal in men’s hockey at the Olympic Games Rio 2016. After moving to Germany and changing his nationality, Peillat became eligible to represent the European giants in 2021. He once again played a crucial role as Germany won their third men’s World Cup title at the FIH Odisha Hockey Men’s World Cup 2023, scoring an impressive hat-trick as Germany stormed back from a 2-goal deficit to defeat Australia in the semi-finals enroute to the finals where he also scored the equaliser after his team had conceded two early goals. 
Teun de Nooijer - The most capped player
By Tariq Ali
From the men's national field hockey of the Netherlands, Teun de Nooijer having the record of the most appearances in the outdoor international hockey with 453 caps.
Following is the list of the players played over 400 international hockey matches:
453 Teun de Nooijer (Netherlands) 1994-2012
441 John-John Dohmen (Belgium) 2004-2023*
432 Barry Middleton (England and Great Britain) 2008-2018
415 Eddie Ockenden (Australia) 2006-2023*
412 Dilip Tirkey (India) 1995-2010
410 Waseem Ahmad (Pakistan) 1996-2013
402 Jeroen Delmee (Netherlands) 1994-2008
The following is the list of the players with most international appearances from the other major countries:
Argentina - 356 Matias Paredes 2001-2019
Canada - 348 Kenneth Pereira 1994-2015
Germany - 369 Watheus Matthias 1999-2012
Ireland - 295 Eugene Magee 2005-2019
Japan - 199 Manabu Yamashita 2010-2022
Malaysia - 350 Azlan Misron 2002-2015
New Zealand - 343 Philip Burrows 2002-2016
Spain - 323 Quico Cortes 2004-2021
South Africa - 220 Gregory Nicol 1994-2004
South Korea - 319 Jang Jong-Hyun 2004-2022
Trinidad and Tobago - 324 Kwandwane Browne 1992-2019
Moyer Retires from U.S. Women’s National Team
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – Following a tremendous career, U.S. Women’s National Team athlete Lauren Moyer (York, Pa.) has officially announced her retirement from the team. The 27-year-old competed in 101 international matches for Team USA.
Day 3 Results: Khelo India Women’s Hockey League (U21 -Phase 2)
Lucknow: Sports Hostel, Odisha on Friday defeated HIM Hockey Academy 6-0 to continue their winning streak on the third day of the Khelo India Women’s Hockey League (U-21 -Phase 2), being held in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
Opportunity knocks for Pembroke and Curran
When Irish side Pembroke line-out against Spanish side Sanse Complutense in the opening game of the EHL Women’s FINAL8, it will be something of a novelty according to key player Ellen Curran.
Hockey photo of the month: All about the angles in winning image
Andy Mair has won the Hockey Writers’ Club image of the month, with “Symmetry – It’s all about the angles”, capturing Alec Rasmussen of Canterbury lining up to shoot in their victory over Teddington. Here, he reveals the tips behind the winning image.
Sarah Jones named on new Team Wales Athletes Commission
Hockey Wales are pleased to announce Sarah Jones’ appointment to the Team Wales Athletes Commission for the Victoria 2026 Commonwealth Games Cycle.
Mark Mullineaux, Head of Sports Science and Medicine, Departs Hockey Wales
Mark Mullineaux, Head of Sports Science and Medicine, has made the decision to depart from Hockey Wales. Since joining the organisation in 2012 Mark has played a critical role in the development and achievements of players and staff across the entire pathway from seniors to masters.