Hockey Legends

Learn all about the past and present legends of field hockey. Truly an international sport, there are so many inspirational players. Here are some of their stories.

Best Olympic Field Hockey Players

3 Best Olympic Field Hockey Players Ever!

There have been some truly great field hockey players over the years, with Olympic heroes dating back to the beginning of the century. For many casual spectators, their only taste of field hockey may come at the Olympics, where Belgium grabbed their first-ever gold in 2021. ESPN reports how they defeated Australia in the gold medal match […]

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Eva De Goede FIH Player of the year

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

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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Maddie Hinch

Who is the Best Women’s FIH Field Hockey Goalkeeper?

In 2019, Maddie Hinch was voted the world’s best women’s goalkeeper by the FIH. The achievement was more incredible because this was the third year in a row she’d won the accolade. Maddie Hinch is a member of the England and Great Britain hockey teams. and currently plays for the Dutch side, Stichtsche Cricket en

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Luciana Aymar

Was Luciana Aymar the Best Female Hockey Player Ever?

Luciana Aymar was elected a record eight times as the best female hockey player in the world, by the International Hockey Federation. The IHF voted her the best player in 2001, 2004, 2005, 2007, 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2012. Known as the ‘Maradona’ female of field hockey, she is regarded by many in the game

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