USA : U.S. Field Hockey Association | FIH World Rank – 29 (M) / 11 (W)
Sisters bring will to win and family name to Women’s National Hockey Championship
The Women’s National Championship kicks off Thursday, May 23 and features four sets of sisters among 108 athletes fighting for a spot on the U.S. Women’s Team roster COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – May 22, 2013 – For most, at the age of training wheels and tree forts, they become our first opponent – encompassing the true definition of backyard rivals. Before there was even a score board to light up, a defender to dodge or reserve chip shot to save, siblings helped nurture and grow our ambitious spirit with playground games of tag and tether ball. As the years passed … Continue reading
Blend of Youth and Experience in Hockeyroos Squad for Investec Hockey World League in London
22 May, 2013: The Hockeyroos will welcome back a number of familiar faces as they head to Europe for next month’s Investec Hockey World League in London with the aim of qualifying for the 2014 World Cup. The 20 athlete squad strikes a strong balance of experience and youth with seven athletes also eligible for the U21s and July’s Junior World Cup. Former World Young Player of the Year Casey Eastham (NSW), Jordyn Holzberger (QLD), Jodie Schulz (QLD) and Jade Warrender (NSW) are among those returning to the side following injury. Emily Hurtz (NSW) is selected after spending the season … Continue reading
Hockey Olympian Claire Laubach retires after 8 Years on USA Team
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. – May 15, 2013 – 2012 Olympian Claire Laubach (Centreville, Va.), who shares a story of perseverance and hard work that is nothing short of inspiring, is closing the chapter of an incredible field hockey career that includes three NCAA Division I National Championship titles and a Pan American gold medal. After eight years and 167 international competitions with the U.S. Women’s National Team, Laubach made the bittersweet decision to, in her own words, “pass the torch.” As Laubach reflected on her career and time spent on the U.S. National Team, one of the most notable memories … Continue reading
Argentina win 4 Nations in Tauranga, Beat New Zealand in Final and USA beat Korea to Grab 3rd Place
Argentina defeated Black Sticks 5-1 in the final of the Four Nations tournament at Blake Park in Tauranga tonight, while USA overcame Korea 1-0 to grab 3rd place. Argentina were in fine form today scoring four goals in the first half and at times leaving New Zealand scrambling in defence. “They were just quicker than us everywhere on the field tonight, they were much more dominant in the first half. At 4-1 I thought maybe we were in for a chance of a comeback, but when they got the fifth goal it was just too much of a lead,” says Hager. … Continue reading
Black Sticks to play Argentina in Four Nations final
In abysmal conditions at Blake Park in Tauranga– and after the game being suspended and rescheduled – the Black Sticks Women have pulled off a 5-1 win against Korea to make tomorrow’s Four Nations final. “It is pleasing to have made both Four Nations finals, but we need to go out tomorrow and put in our best performance. We have to learn to be consistent when it comes to winning the big games,” says assistant coach Greg Nicol. “Tomorrow is another opportunity to play a top side in a crucial game. We can’t be on the back foot against Argentina, … Continue reading
Black Sticks take 1-0 win against USA, Argentina Beat Korea in 4 Nations Hockey Tournament
The Black Sticks Women have held on to take a 1-0 win against the USA, after an early goal from Michaela Curtis got the Kiwis ahead in their second game of the Four Nations tournament in Hamilton tonight. Head coach Mark Hager admitted his side was lucky to come away with a win and says they will have to turn it up a notch when they take on Korea on Saturday if they want to confirm their spot in the final. “We got lots of opportunities tonight but weren’t clinical and that is disappointing, we just aren’t playing as well … Continue reading