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Scully hails defensive rigidity as Trinity fight back to win EY playoffs
April 23, 2017 | 1,328 views | Leave a commentTrinity battled their way through to promotion to the EY Hockey League courtesy as they topped the Provincial Round-Robin series at Grange Road, leaping over Lurgan with a 2-0 win over Old Alex in the final game of the competition.
Banbridge produce the goods to stay clear and land men’s EY title in frantic goal difference battle
April 23, 2017 | 974 views | Leave a commentBanbridge claimed the second EY Hockey League laurels as they held off a rampant Three Rock Rovers with a big win over Railway Union to land the title on goal difference on a dramatic final day of the regular season.
Dagg and Caruth question the EYHL playoff process
April 21, 2017 | 2,172 views | Leave a commentBoth Corinthian coach Trevor Dagg and Annadale’s player-coach Peter Caruth have both expressed their frustration at the format of the EY provincial playoff process that leads to a potential place in the national league.
Bann and Rovers’ final day battle for men’s EYHL title
April 21, 2017 | 1,290 views | Leave a commentBanbridge and Three Rock Rovers will be checking the smart-phones at regular intervals on Saturday from 3pm for good news as they enter the final day of the season level on 42 points.
Alex keep promotion dream alive with playoff win
April 9, 2017 | 1,216 views | Leave a commentOld Alex shaded the women’s EY Hockey League playoffs as they won three from their four games before crucially drawing 2-2 to keep Muckross in second place at the Merrion Fleet Arena on Sunday evening.
Robson strike pivotal as Annadale edge out YMCA
April 9, 2017 | 1,742 views | Leave a commentAnnadale completed a perfect four wins from four to earn the ticket from the first round of the EY Provincial Playoffs to compete for a return to the EY Hockey League in a fortnight’s time.
Bann and Three Rock end week 17 level at top of EYHL
April 9, 2017 | 1,418 views | Leave a commentThe men’s EY Hockey League will go down to the last day as Banbridge and Three Rock Rovers ended the weekend level on 42 points after 17 rounds of matches; here’s a round-up of the weekend’s action
Tice strikes twice to snatch EY title for UCD
April 9, 2017 | 1,085 views | Leave a commentUCD claimed the women’s EY Hockey League in dramatic fashion as Lena Tice struck two penalty corners to inflict a first defeat of the league season on Hermes-Monkstown, leap-frogging their Dublin rivals on the final day of the campaign.
Banbridge and Three Rock the last two standing in men’s EYHL race
April 7, 2017 | 1,064 views | Leave a commentFollowing Banbridge’s big win on Wednesday evening against Lisnagarvey, they have the potential to take back the lead – and potentially win outright – in the men’s EY Hockey League.
Bann in the men’s EYHL driving seat with Garvey win
April 6, 2017 | 917 views | Leave a commentBanbridge produced what could well be the crucial victory on Wednesday night in the race to the men’s EY Hockey League as they kept the title within their own hands.
Advantage Hermes-Monkstown for title decider
April 2, 2017 | 752 views | Leave a commentHermes-Monkstown will have the slight advantage going into their final day title decider against UCD next Saturday thanks to their 2-0 win over Pegasus.
Rovers move four points clear as Glens ease playoff worries
April 2, 2017 | 918 views | Leave a commentThree Rock Rovers beat Railway Union 6-2 to move four points clear at the top of the men’s EYHL; Glenanne strengthened their place in the league with a 5-1 win over UCD; C of I strike late against Inst
Rovers’ double wins see them top of men’s EYHL
March 26, 2017 | 1,302 views | Leave a commentThree Rock Rovers moved top of the men’s EY Hockey League with back-to-back wins over the weekend; Banbridge in range with a game in hand; Monkstown return to top four while Inst look set for drop
UCD and Hermes-Monkstown title decider confirmed; Cork Quins and Loreto bound for Champs Trophy
March 26, 2017 | 959 views | Leave a commentThe end of season showdown for the women’s EY Hockey League title between UCD and Hermes-Monkstown has been set after the two sides both won their respective games on week 17 of the season.
Bann and C of I renew rivalries as men’s EYHL returns
March 24, 2017 | 898 views | Leave a commentThe men’s EY Hockey League enters its final phase after a three-week international break with the regular season title – and a place in Europe – still very much in the mix.
UCD and Hermes-Monkstown look to stay on course for final day showdown
March 24, 2017 | 865 views | Leave a commentUCD and Hermes-Monkstown will hope for no slip-ups on the penultimate weekend of the women’s EY Hockey League season as they look to set up a final day showdown.
UCD and Hermes close in on final day showdown; Pembroke reignite bid to avoid drop
March 12, 2017 | 1,108 views | Leave a commentUCD and Hermes-Monkstown both won to close in on a final day showdown in the women’s EYHL; Pembroke reignited their bid to avoid the drop; Loreto close in on playoffs as Pegasus draw
Loreto and Railway battle for playoff balance of power
March 9, 2017 | 781 views | Leave a commentAfter months of swinging fortunes, Saturday’s women’s EY Hockey League battle between Railway Union and Loreto at Park Avenue could well be one that finally tips the balance in each side’s favour in the race for the fourth Champions Trophy place.
Railway’s double delight sets up huge Loreto showdown
March 5, 2017 | 1,187 views | Leave a commentBack-to-back wins for Railway Union saw them storm back into contention for one of the women’s EY Hockey League Champions Trophy places as they saw off Ulster Elks and Ards over the weekend.
Carson’s late strike ends Town’s wait for win
March 5, 2017 | 948 views | Leave a commentMonkstown ended their four-game losing streak in the men’s EY Hockey League as Davy Carson grabbed a fourth quarter winner at Park Avenue.