Men’s IHL
Saturday round-up – October 15
October 15, 2016 | 1,686 views | Leave a commentThe women’s Irish Senior Cup went pretty much to ranking with all the EYHL sides making it through unscathed bar Ulster Elks; Lisnagarvey’s 21-game winning run in the EYHL was ended as they drew with TRR
Eindhoven set for Ulster-invasion for EHL KO16
October 14, 2016 | 809 views | Leave a commentEindhoven is gearing up for an Ulster-invasion next April as Lisnagarvey and Banbridge will travel to the south-Netherlands’ club Oranje-Rood for the KO16 phase of the Euro Hockey League.
Garvey’s stroke of fortune keeps EYHL winning streak going
October 2, 2016 | 1,185 views | Leave a commentLisnagarvey won a controversial tie against Pembroke to continue their incredible run of wins in the EYHL; Monkstown and Cork C of I ran up big scores while there were wins for Banbridge and Three Rock Rovers on day three of the competition
Town raise curtain on Softco Super Saturday
September 30, 2016 | 1,340 views | Leave a commentThe new era at Monkstown hits full momentum on Saturday with the first double-header at the Merrion Fleet Arena since the amalgamation with Hermes in the summer
Browne and O’Connor nick last ditch draws for UCD and Glenanne
September 25, 2016 | 1,334 views | Leave a commentDrama 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
Promoted UCD and Inst push playoff sides close but secure no points on opening day
September 25, 2016 | 1,277 views | Comments (3)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
The season starts here – Garvey the team to beat as men’s EYHL season returns
September 22, 2016 | 1,151 views | Leave a commentHot on the heels of a first Olympic summer for the Irish men’s team in over a century, the EY Hockey League provides a major showcase for new fans of the sport to see the Rio stars up close and personal.
UCD – Men’s EYHL preview
September 22, 2016 | 609 views | Comments (1)romoted UCD have benefitted from a healthy influx of players following their promotion from the Leinster leagues to the national competition with Ben Campbell – scoring five times in five preason games – and Aaron Bailey among their key additions.
Banbridge – Men’s EYHL preview
September 22, 2016 | 445 views | Comments (1)The big change this season for Banbridge is in the composition of their front line with Stevie Dowds so long the centre-piece of their attack.
Instonians – Men’s EYHL preview
September 22, 2016 | 450 views | Leave a commentInstonians return to the national stage after an absence of one season as they swept all before them in Ulster and subsequently the playoffs for promotion to the EY Hockey League.
Monkstown – Men’s EYHL preview
September 22, 2016 | 575 views | Comments (1)While their forward options have been trimmed with the departure of both Jonny Bruton and Peter Caruth, Monkstown still look to be one of the major contenders for national honours.
Railway Union – Men’s EYHL preview
September 22, 2016 | 670 views | Comments (1)A glut of new arrivals means Railway will work with a much larger panel than the one that was stretched to the limit at times last season.
Three Rock Rovers – Men’s EYHL preview
September 22, 2016 | 540 views | Leave a commentThe big addition is Olympian Mitch Darling who should help with their main issue which was their forward line last season.
Pembroke – Men’s EYHL preview
September 22, 2016 | 577 views | Leave a commentJonny Caren has been appointed coach, moving from Monkstown where he took the Leinster-based side to second in the EYHL and winning an Irish Senior Cup
Lisnagarvey – Men’s EYHL preview
September 22, 2016 | 388 views | Comments (1)Last season’s runaway champions Lisnagarvey look well set to be major challengers once again with Rio trio Jonny Bell, Paul Gleghorne and Timmy Cockram joined in the panel by fellow internationals Neal Glassey, James Lorimer, Sean Murray and Daniel Buser.
Glenanne – Men’s EYHL preview
September 22, 2016 | 478 views | Leave a commentith two of last season’s key players departing, Glenanne had a big job of replacing Shannon Boucher – the top scorer last year on the national stage with 27 goals – and goalkeeper Lukasz Domachowski.
Cork C of I – Men’s EYHL preview
September 22, 2016 | 755 views | Comments (1)Former C of I player Neil Welch is back at the coaching helm having coached UCC for the past five seasons; he previously coached the team from 2005 to 2008.