IHL
Glens reignite playoff challenge; Cookstown leapfrog C of I in relegation battle
March 13, 2016 | 1,827 views | Leave a commentGlenanne move into a share of fourth place as the battle for the playoff places heats up; Cookstown leap-frog Cork C of I and out of the relegation zone; Lisnagarvey move within a win of the title; Monkstown and Bann strengthen playoff places
Glens and Rovers duel for men’s EYHL playoff place
March 11, 2016 | 1,536 views |It’s derby day across the island with three in-province showdowns taking place in the men’s EY Hockey League with Glenanne and Three Rock Rovers meeting in a key game in the playoff race.
Playoff picture nearing clarity in women’s EYHL
March 11, 2016 | 968 views |The women’s EY Hockey League playoff race is likely to reach something of a denouement this weekend after months of twists and turns as they bid to join Hermes in the Champions Trophy.
On form Elks up to second as Pegasus boost playoff hopes too
March 6, 2016 | 1,102 views | Leave a commentAfter a roller-coaster of a double-weekend, Ulster Elks and Pegasus occupy the women’s EY Hockey League playoff places thanks to their Sunday victories; Railway had a mixed weekend while UCD and Cork Harlequins’ chances suffered
Titanic tussle for women’s EY Champions Trophy places
March 4, 2016 | 604 views | Leave a commentThe race for the women’s EY Champions Trophy tickets cranks up a notch this weekend with nine matches in the league that will go a long way to defining who will take the guaranteed second and third spots behind Hermes.
Hermes claim inaugural women’s EYHL title
February 21, 2016 | 846 views | Leave a commentHermes claimed the first European spot on offer from the women’s EY Hockey League as their devastating form confirmed they will top the regular season of the competition; Pegasus moved up to second, Ulster Elks are into fifth while UCC shaded Pembroke
Hermes could settle EYHL deal as race for playoffs continues to intensify
February 19, 2016 | 462 views | Leave a commentCould this be the weekend? In the case of when rather than if Hermes will confirm first place in the women’s EY Hockey League, Saturday could well be the date.
Make or break time for Cookstown and Dale
February 19, 2016 | 617 views | Leave a commentIt is make or break time on all fronts in the men’s EY Hockey League with this weekend and next going a long way to defining the outlook for the remainder of the season for many teams, none more so than Annadale and Cookstown
UCD make big move as Hermes perfect record comes to an end
February 14, 2016 | 1,054 views | Leave a commentUCD made the big move in the women’s EY Hockey League as their double victory over the weekend saw them jump into second place ahead of Railway Union and Pegasus; Hermes stay 12 points clear while Ulster Elks and Cork Harlequins move up the rankings
Garvey imperious at the top; Cookstown stun Glens
February 14, 2016 | 792 views | Leave a commentLisnagarvey’s imperious form saw them shoot down Ulster rivals Banbridge 4-0 at Comber Road to retain their seven-point lead over the chasers in the men’s EY Hockey League; there were wins too for Monkstown, TRR and Cookstown while Annadale and C of I drew
Havelock to host EY Champions Trophy finals
February 8, 2016 | 819 views | Leave a commentBanbridge will host the maiden EY Hockey League Champions Trophy, the new name for the end of season playoffs, on April 30 and May 1 at their Havelock Park home.
Watt powers Lisnagarvey to seven-point lead over Monkstown
February 7, 2016 | 1,116 views | Leave a commentMikey Watt’s 39th minute goal saw Lisnagarvey claim a crucial 1-0 win over Monkstown, building a significant seven-point lead at the top of the table after ten rounds of matches in the men’s EY Hockey League; Glenanne, Annadale, Pembroke and Banbridge also won
EYHL playoff places the focus as Pembroke play Pegasus
February 5, 2016 | 756 views | Leave a commentWhile one of the women’s EYHL playoff places is all but boxed off for Hermes, the race for the guaranteed second and third place from the league is hotting up with as many as six teams still holding an interest.
Monkstown get chance to close gap on Lisnagarvey
February 5, 2016 | 732 views | Leave a commentThe men’s EY Hockey League returns after a seven week winter break with the top two, Lisnagarvey and Monkstown, locking horns in the undoubted highlight; it is part of a promising day 10 of the national league
Ards bounce back out of relegation playoff place; Pembroke into fourth; Hermes keep on winning
February 1, 2016 | 835 views | Leave a commentThree refixed matches took place in the last week in the women’s EYHL with Ards moving up to eighth place, Pembroke went into fourth while Hermes made it 11 wins from 11 games to move quickly ever closer to a European spot
Pegasus and Railway strengthen playoff ambitions as Hermes’ perfect run continues
January 24, 2016 | 1,189 views | Leave a commentAs the race for the three EYHL playoff places hots up, Pegasus made it a stunning six wins from seven games while Railway stay second with a 3-0 win in Cork; Hermes continued their perfect run while UCC and Pembroke also won on day 11 of the league
Chasing Hermes the aim as EYHL returns
January 22, 2016 | 1,441 views | Leave a commentAfter a five week break, the women’s EY Hockey League returns with many of the sides wondering how they can track down leaders Hermes who blazed a trail before Christmas.
Hermes nine from nine to lead by nine in women’s EYHL; UCD and Pegasus on the rise
December 20, 2015 | 1,311 views | Leave a commentHermes completed the first phase of the women’s EY Hockey League season with another significant victory over their nearest rival, Railway Union; Pegasus and UCD move into top four while UCC return surprise win over Cork Harlequins
Railway hoping to close gap on runaway Hermes
December 18, 2015 | 1,018 views | Leave a commentFirst versus second in the women’s EY Hockey League as Railway Union will look to start making inroads in Hermes six point lead at the top of the table going into the winter break.
Garvey looking to bolster place as Christmas number one
December 18, 2015 | 1,094 views | Leave a commentThe men’s EY Hockey League pre-Christmas schedule comes to a close on Saturday with a potentially important round of fixtures in the race for the playoff places.