Eddie

Hi, my name is Eddie. I've seen the game of hockey change in so many ways throughout the years and it's been an amazing ride for me to watch! When I was younger, field hockey seemed like this obscure niche sport but now there are a lot more people playing than ever before. My goal with these posts is to help you find your own love of Field Hockey because whether you have played since childhood or just picked up a stick last week - we're all on our Journey together 🙂

Just in | Coronavirus crisis will not deter athletes : 4x Olympian Jamie Dwyer

International Hockey / /

  The coronavirus pandemic has disrupted Olympic qualifying and put the whole Games in doubt but most athletes would be prepared to make big compromises to compete at Tokyo, Australia’s field hockey gold medallist Jamie Dwyer has told Reuters. The outbreak has infected over 242,000 people and killed nearly 10,000, bringing global sport to a […]

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Trip of a lifetime for ‘Aspire to be Deadly’ group

Australian Field Hockey News / /

The recent Pro League weekend in Perth was memorable for a host of reasons but for seven Indigenous girls from Far North Queensland, it was an experience almost beyond words. As part of Hockey Australia’s first dedicated Indigenous weekend, students from Cairns Hockey’s Aspire to be Deadly program were given the opportunity to be a

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There have been 26 different players named FIH World Player of the Year since 1998. Can you find them all? #hockey #fieldhockey #fhockey #lockdown : Fieldhockey

FIH Field Hockey News / /

  Mark knowles, Robert van der Horst, Moritz furste, Arthur van doren, Naomi Van ass, Michael Green, Ellen hoog, Teun de Nooijer, Luciana Aymar, Jamie Dwyer, Delfina Marino, Liderwij Welten, Eva de Goede, Minke booij, I could only find 14. Surprised billy Bakker and Mirco Pruyser weren’t on there.

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Hockey Australia COVID-19 Statement | Hockey AustraliaHockey Australia

Australian Field Hockey News / /

Following the ongoing developments and latest government announcements regarding COVID-19, Hockey Australia (HA) wishes to provide the following update. As with many other organisations, Hockey Australia takes guidance from Government Agencies in relation to actions and decisions concerning COVID-19. HA continues to monitor the coronavirus situation daily and receive regular updates from AIS and AOC

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Hockey Australia and Fortescue extend sponsorship agreement

Australian Field Hockey News / /

Fortescue Metals Group (Fortescue) has announced an extension of its long-term sponsorship of Australia’s national men’s and women’s hockey teams, bringing the duration of the Company’s commitment to the sport to a decade. Announced during the Indigenous round of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Pro League this month, the new agreement will see Fortescue remain

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Best Mid Range Field Hockey Sticks

2020 Best mid Range Field Hockey Sticks

Field Hockey Sticks, Gear reviews / /

The best mid-range field hockey sticks will be priced halfway between entry and pro-level sticks and offer features typically associated with higher-priced hockey sticks. The main considerations are the stick should offer a balance of durability, a bow shape suited to your style, features such as vibration control, a textured toe, and the right size

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which stick for young players?

What are the Best Field Hockey Sticks for Young Players?

Childrens Hockey, Field Hockey Sticks / /

The best field hockey sticks for youth players are designed to enhance skills, that experienced players will have learned already. Your selection will depend on – Your experience Position What you’re comfortable with Budget When a youth player feels comfortable controlling a ball, he or she may want to consider a more advanced stick. A

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2019 FIH Men’s Player of the Year: Manpreet Singh

2019 FIH Men’s Player of the Year: Manpreet Singh

India, Indian Field Hockey News / /

In February 2020, 27-year-old midfielder, Manpreet Singh won the FIH men’s 2019 field hockey player of the year. Singh polled 32.5 of the combined vote, beating competition from Belgium’s Arthur van Dorren and Lucas Villa of Argentina, who came second and third respectively. Manpreet proudly, became the first player from India to win the award

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Eva De Goede FIH Player of the year

2019 FIH Women’s Player of the Year: Eva de Goede

Hockey Legends, Netherlands / /

On February 14th 2019, Valentine’s day, Eva de Goede was announced as FIH women’s field hockey player of the year. In winning the heartfelt award, the Dutch Captain won the award ahead of Argentina’s Carla Rebecchi and Janne Muller-Wieland of Germany, who finished second and third respectively.  This great achievement means the midfield maestro won

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Best Men's Field Hockey Goalkeeper in the World

The World’s Best Men’s Field Hockey Goalkeeper

Best of the Rest, International Hockey / /

World Champion and European Champion, Belgium’s Vincent Vanasch was named world FIH goalkeeper of 2019 for an unprecedented 3 rd time running. The 33 year old took the award ahead of Australia’s Tyler Lovell and Victor Aly of Germany, who finished second and third respectively. Vanasch’s rise in the game has corresponded with the national

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