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

Bowdon Hightown and Reading win through to Wembley indoor final

Bowdon Hightown and Reading secured their places in the final of the Women’s Maxinutrition Hockey 5s Championship at Wembley with thrilling semi final victories...

England to face defending champions in women’s hockey World Cup pool stage

England women's hockey team has been drawn against Argentina (world ranked 2), Germany (6), China (7), USA (10) and South Africa (11) in Pool B...

Luciana Aymar wins eighth world player of the year award

Argentina superstar Luciana Aymar has been unveiled as the International Hockey Federation’s player of the year for 2013 at a special presentation ceremony at...

Do all hockey goalkeepers obsess over clean sheets?

We adore them. We treasure them. We keep them in a special place in our injection-moulded hearts. The Hockey Paper salutes a goalkeeper's clean...

India calls for Mantell

Simon Mantell has a hectic couple of months to look forward to, having just picked up a professional contract to play in the Hockey...

Hockey India League sets a new mark

The Hockey India League (HIL) is the best thing that has happened to the game of hockey in a long time – no lover...

Michael Absalom on working in those far hockey pavilions

When the Hockey India League (HIL) hit off in 2013, one fan had the best seat in the house. Michael Absalom had been offered...

Rules of endangerment: Is hockey moving too far and too fast with above-shoulder play?

Those watching English national league premier division matches this season, or international hockey over the summer, will have noticed a significant change in play...