MEN
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The Rosvall ITM Northland Men’s side has a familiar look this year with a core group of players coming back from the 2010 campaign. This core group has been bolstered by the inclusion of region of origin player Shay Neal, former Northland and Auckland player David Samuels and Ivo Rongen who has moved into the Northland area from Holland. The Rosvall ITM Northland Men’s team is well aware of the challenges facing them this year but with the inclusion of Shay Neal, Chris Seddon and the consistent play of Northland stalwart Sam Webb will be looking to improve on the 2010 results. Rosvall ITM Northland Men David Adams, Craig Armstrong (GP-CAN), James Bailey, Lewis Brill (GP-CAP), Nick Capizzi (GP-NHR), Jeremy Child, John Child, Henry Cooper, Paul Fordham (GP-NHR), Cameron Hellier, Keeley Johnson, Sean Laidlaw, Hari Mallappa, Strachan Mcleod, Shay Neal (DS, RO-NHR), Josh Rapana, Ivo Rongen, David Samuels, Sam Webb. |
2010 – 8th; 2009 - 7th; 2008 – 7th; 2007 – 8th; 2006 – 8th; 2005 – 5th; |
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The North Harbour Men will be looking to improve on last year’s 4th placing. With Black Stick Steve Edwards holding the midfield and the return of former internationals Dave Kosoof and Bevan Hari this young North Harbour side will be looking to them for inspiration. North Harbour Men Shaun Barnett, Joseph Bartholomew (DS), Cory Bennett, Priyesh Bhana (DS), Simon Brill, James Coughlan (DS), Steve Edwards (NS, RO-AKL), David Green (NS), Bevan Hari, Nathaniel Joy, Richard Joyce, Harley Kopa, David Kosoof, George Muir, Dylan Nixon, Jan Petersen, Daniel Shaw, Isaac Staples. |
2010 – 4th; 2009 – 1st; 2008 – 3rd; 2007 – 1st; 2006 – 2nd; 2005 – 4th; |
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Land & Marine Auckland Fury will look to the experience of its senior players and the enthusiasm of its young talent in this year’s National Hockey League. Disappointment after last year’s loss in the semi's and the quality of the other franchises will mean this year’s challenge will be another close and tough one. When asked about his team’s chances this year Head Coach Hemant Lala said "We have a lot of players coming back late into our preparation and getting everyone on the same wave length will be critical to our performance in the league". Land & Marine Auckland Fury Ryan Archibald (NS), Jonathan Bilkey, Phil Burrows (NS), Simon Child (NS), Dean Couzins (NS), Ketan Hari, Jignesh Keshoor, Mark Laurence, Devon Manchester (DS), Shaun Matthews, Sam Miskimmin, Arun Panchia (NS), Jared Panchia, Rakesh Parsotam, Sanjay Patel, Dwayne Rowsell (DS), Alex Shaw, Gareth Spittal. |
2010 – 3rd; 2009 – 5th, 2008 – 2nd, 2007 – 5th; 2006 – 3rd; 2005 – 2nd; |
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15 members of the 2011 Bayleys Midlands Men’s team have played representative hockey for New Zealand at some level, but one of the few who hasn’t is Dutch star Rob Reckers who joins the team in mid July. With Black Sticks Stephen Graham, Blair Hopping, Richard Petherick and Andy Hayward anchoring the back, and seven members of Midlands’ silver medal winning Under 21 team adding their pace and flair, the Bayleys Midlands Men will definitely be a force to be reckoned with in 2011. |
2010 – 2nd; 2009 – 3rd, 2008 – 1st, 2007 – 4th; 2006 – 7th; 2005 – 6th; |
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The Central Mavericks should be much stronger than in previous years with the return of three Black Sticks and two talented international guest players. The team will be targeting a top four placing in 2011. Central Mavericks Brennan Alexander-Parker, Jake Blanks, Ben Collier (NS, RO-NHR), Ryan Cosgrove (GP-CAP), Rob Creffier, Simon Egerton (IGP-ENG), Marcus Emery, Andy Ewington, Steffan Fastier, Sam Greaney, Angus Hazlett, Shea McAleese (NS, RO-NHR), Todd McHardy, Tom Mieling (IGP-GER), Greg Nicol, Milen Patel (GP-AKL), Gabe Rawcliffe, Nick Wilson (NS, RO-NHR). |
2010 – 5th; 2009 – 8th, 2008 – 6th, 2007 – 7th; 2006 – 5th; 2005 – 8th; |
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Capital are the reigning champs of the Challenge Shield having taken out Midlands in the final last year. 2011 sees them on their home turf with their ranks bolstered by five current Black Sticks including newly capped Matt L'Huillier who scored a drag flick hat trick on debut earlier in the year. Sean Dancer, the current New Zealand assistant coach, is leading the team again and with devastating strikers up front, a great penalty corner attack and Pontifex holding the fort at the other end, Capital would be disappointed not to be one of the teams standing at the very end. |
2010 – 1st; 2009 – 2nd, 2008 – 5th, 2007 – 3rd; 2006 – 1st; 2005 – 3rd; |
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Canterbury are looking to build on the experience the young squad gained last year. Coach Jeremy Symonds says, with a mix of youth and experience, the Cavaliers will play a fast attacking style of hockey. Canterbury are looking to draw on the experience gained by a young side last year to break back in to the top four. With former international Hayden Shaw still a formidable threat at penalty corners the Canterbury Men will want to improve their placing from last year. Canterbury Cavaliers Morgan Balderstone (RO-NHR), Michael Boyce (IGP-AUS), Ryan Cocking, George Enersen, Nick Haig (NS, RO-NHR), Mitchell Hayde, Reuben Koorey, Sam Kumbaroff, Tom Louden, Murray McIntyre (IGP-AUS) Tim Miskimmin, Jason Niles (DS), Jonothan Pooch, Andrew Searle, Hayden Shaw, Bradley Shaw (NS), Ben Tanner, Ryan WIlson. |
2010 – 7th; 2009 – 4th, 2008 – 4th, 2007 – 2nd; 2006 – 4th; 2005 – 1st; |
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Southern looks to have a reasonably solid defence but may struggle in the midfield. A lot will rest on the shoulders of Callum Bailey, Richard Storey, Jason Dungey, and Ali Birchall to try to match their more experienced midfield opponents. Southern Men Chris Ashton, Callum Bailey, Alistair Birchall, Liam Brown (IGP-AUS), Struan Burgess, Tom Clarkson, Adam Clifford (IGP-AUS), Joseph Crooks, Steven Davison (GP-AKL), Jason Dungey, Nick Elder, Hugo Inglis (NS, RO-NHR), Hamish McGregor (NS, RO-MID), James Nation, Sandeep Niak, Kane Russell (DS), Richard Storey, Blair Tarrant (NS, RO-NHR). |
2010 – 6th; 2009 – 6th, 2008 – 8th, 2007 – 6th; 2006 – 6th; 2005 – 7th; |
WOMEN
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The Mark Cromie Holden Northland Women’s team with six current Black Sticks and two international guest players from Australia as well as talented local players has high hopes in this year’s Ford National Hockey League. They will be relying on the Black Sticks to set the platform for an exciting and successful campaign. Goal scoring has been an issue previously and with the talent available in this team they will be aiming to take the game to their opponents. Mark Cromie Holden Northland Women Emma Cobbin (IGP-AUS), Laura Douglas (NS), Jess Esslemont (IGP-AUS), Ella Gunson (NS), Charlotte Harrison (NS, RO-AKL), Nicky Howes (RO-NHR), Jess Macalister, Nicky Mathews, Jacinda McLeod, Jade McLeod, Jasmin McQuinn (DS, RO-NHR), Carli Michelsen (DS, RO-NHR), Stacey Michelsen (NS, RO-NHR), Elley Miller, Alana Millington (NS), Melissa Simpson, Hollie Smith, Anna Thorpe (NS), Tarannah Vette. |
2010 – 5th; |
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The North Harbour Women’s team will be out to retain their 2010 title. Head Coach Bryce Collins will be looking to the experience of his senior players including Black Stick goalkeeper Bianca Russell to lead the team through to the semi finals. North Harbour Women Edwina Bone (IGP-AUS), Johanna Bilkey (GP-AKL), Rhianna Buchanan, Rhiannon Dennison, Hannah Duley, Kelsey Dunn, Lauren Emirali, Natasha Fizsimons (DS), Erin Goad, Amanda Green (DS), Kathryn Henry, Naveena Hira, Amie Judge, Brianna Lupton, Karlie Maloney, Bianca Russell (NS), Kate Savory (DS), Petrea Webster (NS) |
2010 – 1st; 2009 – 3rd, 2008 – 1st. 2007 – 2nd; 2006 – 1st; 2005 – 3rd; |
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Co Captains Jan Burrows and Krystal Forgesson will be looking to Black Sticks Lucy Talbot, Sam Harrison, and Katie Glynn to lead this team on the field. They will be supported by a host of former Black Sticks and a hungry group of youngsters on the rise. This is a team that hasn’t won in over a decade, and a team that is looking forward to the challenge of rectifying that blemish in its history. Land & Marine Auckland Fury Jan Burrows (NS), Honor Dillon, Krystal Forgesson (NS), Kushla Glauser, Katie Glynn (NS), Kate Hollywood (IGP-AUS), Julia King, Frances Kreft, Samantha Harrison (NS), Danielle Jones (DS), Stacey MacDonald, Rhonda Rowsell, Kate Saunders, Belinda Smith (DS), Caroline Stuart (DS, GP-NHR), Danielle Sutherland, Lucy Talbot (NS), Nicole Youman |
2010 – 2nd; 2009 – 4th, 2008 – 2nd, 2007 – 8th; 2006 – 5th; 2005 – 5th; |
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Head Coach Hymie Gill has had a huge amount of talent to choose from in 2011 and once again, his Bayleys Midlands NHL women will be a real medal threat. Five current Black Sticks lead a strong team that includes six athletes who were part of the silver medal winning Midlands Under 21 team. Black Sticks Development player and Junior Black Stick Sam Charlton is relishing the opportunity to medal twice in one year. “We’re a very tight team and the senior girls are keen to ensure that the Under 21’s medal twice in 2011, while we’re focused on ensuring that the Bayleys Midlands Women medal for the fifth straight year.” Bayleys Midlands Samantha Charlton (DS, RO-AKL), Natasha Cotton, Clarissa Eshuis (NS),Cathryn Finlayson (NS), Gemma Flynn (NS, RO-AKL), Shiloh Gloyn, Kimberley Green, Oriwa Hepi, Tori Horsley, Kate Kernaghan, Rachael Lecky, Kate Mahon (NS) (RO), Jol McGarvey, Tambra McGarvey, Brooke Neal, Parekura Rangitauira, Sally Rutherford (NS, RO-NHR), Kim Tanner. |
2010 – 3rd; 2009 – 2nd, 2008 – 3rd, 2007 – 3rd; 2006 – 4th; 2005 – 6th; |
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This year sees the return of Greg Nicol as the head coach and Black Sticks players Kayla Sharland and Emily Naylor. Caryn Paewai is playing her final year in the National Hockey League after a fantastic career as a Black Stick and Central player. Also returning are recent Black Sticks Piki Hamahona and Tara Drysdale. This year after captaining the successful South Australian team Melody Cooper comes back into Central bringing with her fellow Sun player Australian Karri McMahon who is a “Jillaroo”. With the assistance of guest players goalkeeper Bridgette Allen from Christchurch, Charlotte Edwards & Shareena Nana from Auckland, and Amanda Pottinger from Wellington this team could be the “outsider” to take the title as Central did in 2009. Central Mysticks Bridgette Allen (GP-CAN), Melody Cooper, Sarah Crofoot, Michaela Curtis, Tara Drysdale, Charlotte Edwards (GP-AKL), Piki Hamahona, Elizabeth Horne, Karri McMahon (IGP-AUS), Shareena Nana (GP-AKL), Alice Naylor, Emily Naylor (NS), Caryn Paewai (RO), Amanda Pottinger (GP-CAP), Angela Scott, Kayla Sharland (NS), Verity Sharland (RO), Erin Weber. |
2010 – 6th; 2009 – 1st, 2008 – 5th, 2007 – 5th; 2006 – 3rd; 2005 – 4th; |
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Capital has again gone with largely local talent, and they can be expected to trouble a number of sides. While a younger side, they have some exciting new players, mixed in with some very experienced old hands. They will have the ability across the field to challenge strongly against all they meet. Don't be surprised to see them knocking over several of the more traditionally fancied teams. Lifestyle Capital Mel Aiken, Laura Bassemir (IGP-GER), Kirsty Cole, Holly Gaskin, Tara Hall, Casey Haumaha, Jess McFadyen, Suzie Muirhead, Sarah Munn, Kat O'Callaghan, Anita Punt (NS), Aniwaka Roberts, Niniwa Roberts, Trish Ross, Stephanie Roughan, Tae Samuel, Alex Tully, Larissa Wall |
2010 – 7th; 2009 – 5th, 2008 – 7th, 2007 – 1st; 2006 – 7th; 2005 – 1st; |
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With the majority of the team from 2010 providing continuity, and with Lizzie Rae returning from the USA where she has been on a scholarship, Dan Inns head coach of the Canterbury Cats aims for the team to be competitive and push for a top four position. Canterbury Cats Catriona Bailey-Price (IGP-AUS), Megan Berriman (IGP-AUS), Bridget Blackwood (DS) Sophie Devine (NS), Sian Fremaux, Amelia Gibson (NS), Jordan Grant, Pippa Hayward, Aimee Heaps, Jane Maley, Rachel McCann, Olivia Merry, Fiona Morrison (DS), Lizzie Rae, Emma Steer (RO-STH), Megan Wall, Anna Wetherall (DS), Monique Wilson (GP-AKL) |
2010 – 4th; 2009 – 6th, 2008 – 6th, 2007 – 6th; 2006 – 2nd; 2005 – 2nd; |
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The return of Vicky Clarke-Joyce and the signing of Fiona Johnson brings a wealth of experience to the team and along with current Junior Black Sticks squad members Liz Gifford, Anita Chandler, Pip Symes & Jenny Storey gives this year’s team an exciting blend of youth and experience. Southern Storm Michelle Borren, Anita Chandler, Vicky Clarke-Joyce, Samara Dalziel, Victoria Dougherty, Elizabeth Gifford, Charlotte Henley, Alexandra Irwin, Fiona Johnson (IGP-AUS), Tamsin Lee (IGP-AUS), Kerryn McKeown, Genevieve Macilquham, Sarah O’Connells, Francesca Rowley, Olivia Smeele, Jenny Storey, Phillipa Symes, Eloise Watson |
2010 – 8th; 2009 – 8th; 2008 – 8th, 2007 – 7th; 2006 – 8th, 2005 – 8th; |
