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The View Up North: Gill stuns Inst
October 26, 2011 | 424 views | Leave a commentAaron Gill nicked a late winner to grab the points for NICS against Instonians; Garvey notched double figures against North Down; Kilkeel got revenge over Mossley while Annadale were comfortable winners over Harlequins
The Irish abroad: locals on target in Belgium, Holland, England and US
October 19, 2011 | 287 views | Leave a commentIn an impressive week for Ireland’s wild geese, goals went the way of Irish players in the top tiers of Belgian, Dutch and English hockey as well as the Northern Conference in the US
The View Up North: Quins end 25 year wait; Lorimer powers Mossley win
October 19, 2011 | 274 views | Leave a commentWith the IHL in full effect, the Ulster Premier League was limited to two ties, one which saw Belfast Harlequins earn their first top tier win for 25 years; Mossley did for Kilkeel as underage international James Lorimer shone
Trophy-magnet Giles hangs up Irish jersey
September 29, 2011 | 738 views | Comments (1)While it was one of the shorter international careers, Alan Giles’ two and a half tenure with the national side was one of the more interesting stories with the announcement of his retirement depriving Paul Revington of a “rabbit’s foot”.
The View up North: the Ulster Men’s Premier League column
September 28, 2011 | 475 views | Comments (1)In a new column, throughout the season, The Hook will give a weekly update on what the goings-on in the Ulster men’s Premier league and beyond
IHL to trial “stick above the shoulder” rule
September 14, 2011 | 684 views | Comments (4)The Irish Hockey League will follow the EHL’s lead and trial the new “stick above the shoulder” rule for the 2011/12 season. These changes will not be implemented in the Leinster league this term.
Metchette conducts first major international final
September 11, 2011 | 718 views | Comments (6)The Hook caught up with umpire Carol Metchette following her call-up to officiate in the final of the European Championships final between the Netherlands and Germany in Monchengladbach in August.
The Irish abroad: local stars shine on US scene
September 5, 2011 | 326 views | Comments (2)Irish players have begun their pursuit of the NCAA championship in America in fine style in their respective conferences following the season’s tip off in the past fortnight.
Umpires to host pre-season seminar; Irish ladies masters to face England
August 31, 2011 | 439 views | Comments (2)The Irish Hockey Umpires Association are holding a start of season, two-day seminar this coming weekend (September 3 and 4) in the Ballsbridge Inn (formerly Jurys). Irish ladies masters to face England in Park Avenue
Fitzgerald bides time for major Euro call-up
August 11, 2011 | 988 views | Comments (7)As the oldest of the three premier goalkeepers in Paul Revington’s extended Irish men’s squad, getting selected for the European championships has been part of a growing experience for Dave Fitzgerald.
Map of clubs in Leinster and the South East
August 5, 2011 | 334 views | Comments (1)View Hockey clubs in Leinster in a larger map – this map was put together by Peter Collings
The Hook begins 2011/12 preparations
July 20, 2011 | 4,542 views | Comments (5)With the release of the Leinster men’s early season fixtures, The Hook’s preparations for the new season are also getting underway; we’re hoping you can help support the site as it enters it’s fifth season
Centurion Becuwe targets ‘important’ French victories
July 8, 2011 | 460 views | Comments (3)Frenchman Arnaud Becuwe is hoping his side can maintain their hoodoo over the Irish in major tournaments though he has a certain empathy for the boys in green having lived the past year with Mikey Watt and Geoff McCabe
Balance key for hectic summer – Revington
July 1, 2011 | 468 views | Leave a commentBalancing two world ranking events in one summer is proving the major juggling act for Paul Revington as he endeavours to deliver a fully functional side to August’s European championships, naming his Champions Challenge team
Record breaking Coetzee’s amazing return
June 23, 2011 | 353 views | Leave a commentPietee Coetzee sets about extending her world goalscoring record this morning as South Africa tip off the FIH Champions Challenge quarter-finals at 10am against Spain, taking the field as major contenders for the title.
The Hook launches live streaming service
June 18, 2011 | 725 views | Comments (1)The Hook, in partnership with Irish Hockey and ESB Electric Ireland, is proud to announce the launch of a live streaming service for the duration of the FIH Champion’s Challenge I and the UCD 4 Nations tournaments in Belfield.
Speers excited over captaincy duties
June 17, 2011 | 323 views | Leave a commentNew Irish skipper Alex Speers says she cannot wait to experience her first world ranking tournament as captain since taking over the role full-time from Eimear Cregan.
Muller pin-points turning point for Irish women
June 16, 2011 | 318 views | Comments (1)A year on from an ill-fated battle with India, Gene Muller is excited about the prospect of getting one back on the Asian side this Saturday in Ireland’s Champion’s Challenge I opener.
Euro dream in sight for buzzing Watkins
June 8, 2011 | 524 views | Comments (6)While it was a ground-breaking year for Monkstown, skipper Gareth Watkins has already set his sights on new horizons as he, along with a growing club contingent, aims to bed himself into the men’s senior Irish squad.
Irish officials secure top appointments
June 8, 2011 | 1,001 views | Comments (3)Irish officials will be spread far and wide this summer as the country provides umpires, judges, umpire’s managers and technical directors to tournament’s around the continent.