The Hook - Leinster Hockey Blog

hockeyween

Mullins fires Bulls to comeback win over Avoca

Clontarf came back from a goal down to get the early edge over Avoca – one of their main potential rivals for an EYHL playoff place – with a 3-2 win at Newpark.

Read full story - Mullins fires Bulls to comeback win over Avoca

Five-star Trinity make early impact in Leinster

Trinity made something of a statement of intent with a strong 5-0 opening day win in the women’s Leinster Division One to take the day one lead; Muckross and Old Alex also won while there were draws for Corinthian, Avoca, Genesis and Glenanne

Read full story - Five-star Trinity make early impact in Leinster

Elks start title defence with tough Railway task

DSC_0519(

The Irish Senior Cup first round draws have produced a high volume of battles between provincial league sides looking to take down EY Hockey League opposition.

Read full story - Elks start title defence with tough Railway task

#women's EY league

McDermott and Healy combine to deny UCD; four sides lead way after double weekend

McDermott and Healy combine to deny UCD; four sides lead way after double weekend

Four sides share top spot after two rounds of matches with Hermes-Monkstown, Pegasus, Railway Union and Cork Harlequins leading the way; UCD were pegged back by Loreto late on to deny them making it five sides on six points

#men's EY league

Browne and O’Connor nick last ditch draws for UCD and Glenanne

Browne and O’Connor nick last ditch draws for UCD and Glenanne

Drama galore late in the day at both Belfield and Glenanne Park as UCD and Glenanne nabbed late draws in the closing minutes; Lisnagarvey thump Railway; Monkstown go two from two and Cork C of I ease by Pembroke

#men's EY league

Promoted UCD and Inst push playoff sides close but secure no points on opening day

Promoted UCD and Inst push playoff sides close but secure no points on opening day

The two promoted sides Inst and UCD pushed last season's playoff teams Pembroke and Lisnagarvey all the way but ended up without points; Monkstown won handily as did Railway while Banbridge won a thriller against Three Rock

#women's EY league

Six of the best for O’Flanagan as Hermes-Monkstown begin with a bang

Six of the best for O’Flanagan as Hermes-Monkstown begin with a bang

Hermes-Monkstown begin with a bang courtesy of Anna O'Flanagan's half dozen; Railway and UCD also ran up big wins while Cork Harlequins edged out Loreto; Pegasus won the Ulster derby with something to spare

#results

Saturday round-up – September 24

Saturday round-up – September 24

The EYHL for men and women, along with the Leinster Division One seasons, got under way this afternoon. Here are all the key results from the day

The season starts here – Alex looking to emerge from ultra-competitive Division 1

The season starts here – Alex looking to emerge from ultra-competitive Division 1

Genesis – Women’s Leinster Division 1 preview

Genesis – Women’s Leinster Division 1 preview

With two ambitious coaches in their second season – former internationals Lisa Jacob and Fiona Connery – and the addition of Peter Yates as second team coach, Genesis begin the season full of optimism with a great continuity of structure from last season.

Old Alex – Women’s Leinster Division 1 preview

Old Alex – Women’s Leinster Division 1 preview

Despite a lot of players leaving for college, the return of some seasoned Division 1 players means that Old Alex is in a strong position going into the 2016-17 season with a chance to push for the EYHL playoff places.

Muckross – Women’s Leinster Division 1

Muckross – Women’s Leinster Division 1

icci Daly takes on a more senior role within the squad as assistant coach following her stint in the US over the last six months, working with a motor-racing team.

Avoca – Women’s Leinster Div 1

Avoca – Women’s Leinster Div 1

Ronan Hickey’s side will be looking to build on a reasonable first season back in Leinster Division One after a long time away, winning the Jacqui Potter Shield and reaching the final of the Irish Hockey Trophy.

Corinthian – Women’s Leinster Division 1 preview

Corinthian – Women’s Leinster Division 1 preview

Corinthian have been through some trying times over recent years with numbers moving on but, this season, whilst they have lost a few, they have been encouraged by a large rise in player numbers in their senior teams.

Trinity – Women’s Leinster Division 1 preview

Trinity – Women’s Leinster Division 1 preview

The loss of some key players from last season's has been offset by the arrival of several exciting freshers. Six first team players graduated or went on Erasmus including long term players Anna-May Whelan and Vera Taaffe to EYHL clubs.

Rathgar – Women’s Leinster Division 1 preview

Rathgar – Women’s Leinster Division 1 preview

The step up to Division One on the back of promotion three years running and with a largely unchanged squad was always going to present the team with a challenge and it certainly did during the 2015/16 season.

North Kildare – Women’s Leinster Division 1 preview

North Kildare – Women’s Leinster Division 1 preview

The Kilcock club are looking forward to the season with plenty of positivity, especially with goalkeeper Jade Arundel who has been selected for the Leinster Under-18 squad this year.

Glenanne – Women’s Leinster Division 1 preview

Glenanne – Women’s Leinster Division 1 preview

The 2016/17 season sees a significant change to both the management and team sheet for the Glens. Following three seasons under Kieran Bolger’s reign, Ben Epstein takes on the challenge as head coach with Stu Malcolm assisting

Weston – Men’s Leinster Division 1

Weston – Men’s Leinster Division 1

Weston will be looking to bounce back after a rough 2015/16 season in which they were unable to land a single win.

Kilkenny – Men’s Leinster Division 1 preview

Kilkenny – Men’s Leinster Division 1 preview

Last season was adjudged to be successful but was trying at times for Emmett Hughes and his cohorts but they hope to maintain and build on the momentum of the latter half of the season.

Dublin University – Men’s Leinster Division 1 preview

Dublin University – Men’s Leinster Division 1 preview

The revolving door that is college hockey has shipped out some key players this year with last years captain and vice captain – Aran Rooney and Robbie Clarke – as well as club stalwart Connor Montgomery moving on.

Corinthian – Men’s Leinster Division 1

Corinthian – Men’s Leinster Division 1

After two years of rebuilding, head coach Trevor Dagg will be delighted to see a settled side this year plus some exciting new recruits.

Avoca – Men’s Leinster Division 1 preview

Avoca – Men’s Leinster Division 1 preview

Avoca welcome back Mark Haughton and Peter Haughton from their travels but the latter comes back with a knee injury requiring surgery and so his impact will be limited.

View more posts

Tweets by @hookhockey