Saturday, May 18, 2024

Hockey Paper staff

Latest breaking news, previews and match reports written by Hockey Paper staff

Sarah Evans retires from GB Hockey programme

Sarah Evans announced her retirement from the Great Britain women's programme on Tuesday after a career spanning eight years and 122 international caps. Evans, who...
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Hockey stick review: Rival Scoop

Rival Scoop X  Make: Rival Model: Scoop X Shape: Concave Bow: Low – 24.5mm, 200mm from head Carbon: 95% Japanese Carbon Price: c. £220  Features:  A low bow and concave groove all down the shaft of...

Will there be quality assurances under England Hockey’s new talent framework?

The Hockey Paper has canvassed several coaches and hockey insiders across the UK as the new talent development strategy begins to roll out ahead...
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Field hockey stick review: JDH X93

JDH X93  Make: JDH Model: X93 Shape: Concave Bow: 24.75mm, 200mm from head Carbon: 95% Japanese Carbon Price: c. £300  Features:  An updated layup of Japanese Carbon finished with 3K Carbon Twill cloth gives great stiffness and...

Shane McLeod: How Olympic photos and speed dating lifted Red Lions

Shane McLeod, the Kiwi who took Belgium to Olympic hockey gold, has revealed how the Red Lions players turned to a form of speed...

We need more club-led events to boost domestic crowds, says Weir

Great Britain and England international Henry Weir has backed our #watchyour1s campaign after Old Georgians were lifted by home support at the weekend. Old Georgians...

Kiwi Katie Glynn stays on as GB Hockey assistant coach

New Zealander Katie Glynn will continue in her role as GB and England women's assistant coach until the Paris 2024 Olympics. The former Black Sticks...
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Hockey stick review: Kuka Chromium

Kuka Chromium  Make: Kuka Model: Chromium Shape: XL 24 Bow: Extra Low – 24.5mm, 200mm from head Carbon: 95% Toray Super Carbon Price: £180 Features:  The superb extra-low bow combined with a very well-balanced shaft allows players to...