Forget the big leagues, how strong really is hockey’s grass roots?
Three stories in the Australian sports media caught our columnist Todd Williams‘ eye in recent weeks – and they don’t paint the prettiest of …
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Christmas sports books: Hockey in print
It’s not all coaching material; the influx of hockey stories has never been healthier. As this essential 2018 list shows, there is something for everyone …
Tess Howard set for ‘whirlwind’ Great Britain hockey debut
Four years ago, Tess Howard was being shown where Lilleshall was on a map by former international Glenn Kirkham, one of her hockey mentors. Now, she’s gone …
Hockey to remain 11 v 11 at Olympics
By Richard Bright Sense has prevailed once more. We can all breathe a collective sigh of relief. For now, the traditional 11 v 11 game will remain on the …
English hockey’s Pendle Forest hit 80 matches unbeaten
Northern England record breakers Pendle Forest don’t venture into their pre-match huddle and go “right, let’s make it 81 victories.” …
I admired Sean Kerly but I had to let him go, admits fashion guru
As the anniversary month of Great Britain’s 1988 Olympic triumph ends, The Hockey Paper speaks to the fashion guru who may well have played a part in …
Inside Coaching: The new hockey coach
With new seasons well under way, columnist Todd Williams hands out advice to those starting in a new role overseeing players It doesn’t matter what the …
Devon hockey team aim to row into Atlantic Challenge record books
In December, four team-mates will take on the Talisker Whiskey Atlantic Challenge, a daunting 3,000-mile row from the Canary Islands to Antigua. Louise Read, …
Euro Hockey League muscles in on FIH Pro League to showcase club strength
By The Hockey Paper | Editorial On the face of it, the Euro Hockey League format changes which were announced yesterday will fashion a celebration of the sport …
France upend England to show Olympic hockey credentials ahead of Paris 2024
By Rod Gilmour ‘Hockey sur gazon’ – field hockey as we know it – has been a rare commodity in L’Equipe, France’s daily …
