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Central Falcons (field Hockey Team)
The Central Falcons are a New Zealand based professional field hockey club, originating in the nation's central region. The club was established in 2020, and is one of four established to compete in Hockey New Zealand's new premier domestic competition, the Premier Hockey League. The club unifies both men and women under one name. The Central Falcons competed for the first time in the inaugural season of Premier Hockey League, where both the men's and women's teams won their respective tournaments. History Along with three other teams, the Central Falcons were founded in 2020 as part of Hockey New Zealand's development of hockey. The team unifies the region from Taupō to Wellington; this is also where the team gets its name. The team was named after the New Zealand falcon, which is native to the central region of New Zealand's North Island. Teams Men The following players represented the men's team during the 2020 edition of the Sentinel Homes Premier Hockey League. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
National Hockey Stadium (Wellington)
National Hockey Stadium may mean * The National Hockey Stadium, Milton Keynes, a former national hockey stadium in England * The National Hockey Stadium, Lahore, in Lahore, Pakistan * The Malaysia National Hockey Stadium Malaysia National Hockey Stadium ( ms, Stadium Hoki Nasional Malaysia) is a multi-use stadium in National Sports Complex, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is currently used mostly for the Malaysia national field hockey team and the Mal ..., in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia * The Ireland National Hockey Stadium at University College Dublin, Ireland {{Disambig ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Sam Hiha
Samuel Ruruarau Hiha (born 26 August 1997) is a New Zealand field hockey player, who plays as a forward. Personal life Sam Hiha was born and raised in Napier, New Zealand. Hiha is a graduate of Napier Boys' High School. His grandmother Margaret Hiha, coach in 1983 Women's Hockey World Cup. Career Domestic competitions Ford NHL Sam Hiha was a member of the Central Mavericks in the Ford National Hockey League (NHL), representing the team from 2016 to 2019. During his time with the team, Hiha won bronze medal in the 2016 edition of the tournament. Premier Hockey League Following the overhaul of the NHL and subsequent introduction of the Premier Hockey League, Hiha was named in the Central Falcons. The league's inaugural edition was held in 2020, with the team taking home a gold medal. National teams Under-21 In 2016, Hiha made two appearances for the New Zealand U-21 team. His first was at the Sultan of Johor Cup in Johor Bahru, followed by the FIH Junior World Cup in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michaela Curtis
Michaela Curtis (born 21 October 1993) is a field hockey player from New Zealand. Career Junior National Teams In 2010, Curtis was a member of the New Zealand Under 18 team at the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics in Singapore. This was the first edition of field hockey at the Summer Youth Olympics The Youth Olympic Games (YOG) is an international multi-sport event for athletes between 15 and 18 years old, organized by the International Olympic Committee. The games are held every four years in staggered summer and winter events consisten ..., where the New Zealand team won bronze. Curtis scored the winning goal, in golden goal extra time, to defeat South Korea 5–4. Curtis once again represented New Zealand at a junior level in 2013, at the Junior World Cup in Mönchengladbach. The New Zealand Under 21 team finished in 9th place, defeating hosts Germany 2–1 in the ninth place playoff, with Curtis scoring a field goal in the 6th minute. Senior National Team Curtis was ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Olivia Shannon
Olivia Shannon (born 23 May 2001) is a New Zealand field hockey player. Early life and education Shannon grew up on a farm in rural Manawatu, New Zealand. She played rugby until age 12. She began playing field hockey at age 11. Field hockey career Shannon plays the position of striker in field hockey. Shannon began playing for Central's under-18 team at age 14. In 2018, Shannon played for Central in the New Zealand national under 18 tournament. She was top goal scorer of the tournament and her performance led to her being named player of the tournament and helped her team defend the championship. She also led her school, Havelock North's Iona College Iona University is a Private university, private Catholic Church, Roman Catholic university with a main campus in New Rochelle, New York. It was founded in 1940 by the Congregation of Christian Brothers and occupies a campus of in New Rochell ..., to a national secondary school field hockey title. Her performance for the sc ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Hope Ralph
Hope Ralph (born 14 April 2000) is a New Zealand field hockey player, who plays as a forward. She attended Sacred Heart Girls' College in New Plymouth. Career Domestic league In the Ford National Hockey League, Ralph plays for Central. National teams Under-21 Hope Ralph made her debut for the New Zealand U-21 team in 2018 during a Trans–Tasman test series against Australia in Hastings. She followed this up with an appearance at a Tri–Nations tournament in Canberra in December 2019. Black Sticks Ralph made her senior debut for the Black Sticks in 2020, during the second season of the FIH Pro League. She was also selected for the Black Sticks side who travelled to the 2020 Summer Olympics The , officially the and also known as , was an international multi-sport event held from 23 July to 8 August 2021 in Tokyo, Japan, with some preliminary events that began on 21 July. Tokyo was selected as the host city during the ... in Tokyo. She scored a goal in he ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Holly Pearson
Holly Pearson (born 7 September 1998) is a field hockey player from New Zealand, who plays as a forward. Career National teams Under–21 Holly Pearson debuted for the New Zealand U–21 team in 2018 during a test series against Australia in Hastings, New Zealand. During the series she finished as highest scorer. She followed this up with an appearance during a Tri-Nations Tournament in Canberra, Australia in 2019, competing against Australia and India. Black Sticks Pearson made her debut for the Black Sticks in 2019 during Season One of the FIH Pro League. Following the Pro League, Pearson appeared at the Oceania Cup in Rockhampton, where the Black Sticks won gold and gained qualification to the 2020 Summer Olympics The , officially the and also known as , was an international multi-sport event held from 23 July to 8 August 2021 in Tokyo, Japan, with some preliminary events that began on 21 July. Tokyo was selected as the host city during the .... Refe ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Megan Hull
Megan Hull (born 12 May 1996) is a field hockey player from New Zealand, who plays as a defender. Personal life Megan Hull was born and raised in Pongaroa, New Zealand. Career National teams Under–21 Throughout her junior career, Megan Hull was a member of the New Zealand U–21 team on three occasions. She represented the team during a test series in Breda; at the 2016 Junior Oceania Cup on the Gold Coast; and at the 2016 FIH Junior World Cup in Santiago. Black Sticks Hull made her debut for the Black Sticks in 2016 during a test series against Malaysia in Auckland. During 2019, Hull represented the New Zealand team during the inaugural tournament of the FIH Pro League. Following the Pro League, Hull appeared at the Oceania Cup in Rockhampton, where the Black Sticks won gold and gained qualification to the 2020 Summer Olympics The , officially the and also known as , was an international multi-sport event held from 23 July to 8 August 2021 in Tokyo ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kaitlin Cotter
Kaitlin Cotter (born 14 November 2001) is a field hockey player from New Zealand, who plays as a defender. Personal life Kaitlin Cotter was born in Hastings and grew up in Napier. Career Under-21 Kaitlin Cotter made her debut for the New Zealand U-21 team in 2018 during a test series against Australia in Hastings. The following year she appeared at a Tri–Nations tournament in Canberra. Black Sticks Cotter made her debut for the Black Sticks in 2020 during season three of the FIH Pro League. Due to travel restrictions during the COVID-19 pandemic, Cotter did not represent the national team again until 2022. She was a member of the squad at the Trans–Tasman Hockey Series in Auckland. Later that year she was named in the national squad for both the FIH World Cup in Terrassa and Amsterdam, as well as the XXII Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. References External links * Kaitlin Cotterat the New Zealand Hockey Federation New Zealand Hockey Federation Inco ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kayla Whitelock
Kayla Marie Whitelock (née Sharland, born 30 October 1985) is a New Zealand field hockey player, and former captain of the New Zealand women's national field hockey team (the ''Black Sticks Women''). She has competed in four Olympic Games (2004, 2008, 2012 and 2016), three Commonwealth Games (2006, 2010 and 2014) and two Hockey World Cups (2010 and 2014). She was named on the FIH's All-Star Team in 2010 and was Hockey New Zealand's player of the year in 2012. Biography Whitelock was born in Palmerston North, and is of Rangitāne descent. She married Crusaders rugby player George Whitelock in December 2013. Whitelock took up hockey at the age of seven, as her school only played hockey, not her preferred sport, netball. In the 2020 Queen's Birthday Honours, Whitelock was appointed a Member of the New Zealand Order of Merit, for services to hockey. International senior competitions * 2003 – Champions Challenge, Catania. * 2004 – Olympic Qualifying Tournament, Au ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Georgia Barnett
Georgia Barnett (born ) is a New Zealand field hockey player. A goalkeeper, she represents the Central Mysticks in the New Zealand National Hockey League. She currently plays for the New Zealand women's national field hockey team. With the national youth team she won the bronze medal at the 2010 Summer Youth Olympics. Barnett's coaching career began in 2019 when she coached the Central U18 women's team to gold at the national tournament. Life Barnett was educated at Palmerston North Intermediate Normal School then Palmerston North Girls' High School. She completed her Massey University Massey University ( mi, Te Kunenga ki Pūrehuroa) is a university based in Palmerston North, New Zealand, with significant campuses in Albany and Wellington. Massey University has approximately 30,883 students, 13,796 of whom are extramural or ... business studies degree in Palmerston North. Awards In 2015, she became Manawatu Sportswoman of the Year. References External links *http://ww ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
2020 Women's Premier Hockey League
The 2020 Women's Sentinel Homes Premier Hockey League was the inaugural women's edition of Hockey New Zealand's national league. The tournament was held in Hamilton at the Gallagher Hockey Centre. Competition commenced on 12 November, culminating with finals matches on 29 November. The Central Falcons won the tournament after defeating the Northern Tridents 3–1 in the final. The Hauraki Mavericks finished in bronze position, defeating the Southern Alpiners 1–0. Competition format Format The 2020 Premier Hockey League saw a new format than that of the former, National Hockey League. Teams played in a double round-robin format during the Pool Stage, which was followed by two Classification Matches. Following the results of the Pool Stage, the top two ranked teams contested the final, with the bottom two ranked teams playing off for third place. Point allocation Match points will be distributed as follows: * 4 points: win * 2 points: shoot-out win * 1 points: shoot-out ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dylan Thomas (field Hockey)
Dylan James Thomas (born 14 February 1996) is a New Zealand field hockey player, who plays as a forward. Personal life Dylan Thomas was born and raised in Tokoroa, New Zealand. In his youth, Thomas moved to Hastings, where he was a student at Hastings Boys' High School. Career Domestic competitions Ford NHL Dylan Thomas was a member of the Central Mavericks in the Ford National Hockey League (NHL), representing the team from 2015 to 2019. During his time with the team, Thomas won bronze medal in the 2016 edition of the tournament. Premier Hockey League Following the overhaul of the NHL and subsequent introduction of the Premier Hockey League, Thomas was named in the Central Falcons. The league's inaugural edition was held in 2020, with the team taking home a gold medal. National teams Under-21 In 2016, Thomas made two appearances for the New Zealand U-21 team. His first was at the Sultan of Johor Cup in Johor Bahru, followed by the FIH Junior World Cup in Lucknow. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |