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Quins showing mighty touch with Pembroke win to lead way with Hermes-Monkstown
October 2, 2016 | 956 views | Leave a commentCork Harlequins showed serious grit to come back twice to beat Pembroke; they stay equal top of the women’s EYHL with Hermes-Monkstown who won a high quality tie with Pegasus; Ulster Elks, UCD and Loreto all won
Garvey’s stroke of fortune keeps EYHL winning streak going
October 2, 2016 | 1,222 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
Hermes and Pegasus set for huge early test in women’s EYHL final repeat encounter
September 30, 2016 | 1,326 views | Leave a commentThe meeting of last year’s two EYHL finalists at the Merrion Fleet Arena – Hermes-Monkstown and Pegasus – promises to be the highlight of day three of the new women’s campaign.
Town raise curtain on Softco Super Saturday
September 30, 2016 | 1,381 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
McDermott and Healy combine to deny UCD; four sides lead way after double weekend
September 25, 2016 | 968 views | Leave a commentFour 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
Browne and O’Connor nick last ditch draws for UCD and Glenanne
September 25, 2016 | 1,399 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 | 1,331 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
Six of the best for O’Flanagan as Hermes-Monkstown begin with a bang
September 24, 2016 | 1,155 views | Leave a commentHermes-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
The season starts here – new name but Hermes-Monkstown still favourites
September 22, 2016 | 1,168 views | Leave a commentA new season and a new entity could potentially lead the way in the second edition of the women’s EY Hockey League as reigning champions Hermes have amalgamated with Monkstown during the summer.
Belfast Harlequins – Women’s EYHL preview
September 22, 2016 | 456 views | Comments (1)The club are looking forward to the season ahead and extremely excited about playing reigning champions Hermes/ Monkstown at home first up. This will be a marker of where they are compared to the current champions.
Ards – Women’s EYHL preview
September 22, 2016 | 308 views | Leave a commentFollowing a decent preseason, which included victory over Lisanagarvey and 2-2 draws against fellow EYHL clubs Belfast Harlequins and Pembroke Wanderers, the side will be hoping for a more comfortable avoidance of any relegation issues this season.
Loreto – Women’s EYHL preview
September 22, 2016 | 504 views | Leave a commentThe shock side to miss out on the inaugural season of the EYHL, Loreto made light work of promotion with victory in the Leinster Division One and the subequent playoffs to earn their spot in the national league.
Pembroke – Women’s EYHL preview
September 22, 2016 | 766 views | Comments (1)Elun Hack takes over from Keith Crawford after a competitive spell in charge at Serpentine Avenue, doing so with another reasonably large income of players.
Railway Union – Women’s EYHL preview
September 22, 2016 | 598 views | Comments (1)Colm Blennerhassett has added former South African international and current Three Rock Rovers player Jody Hosking as his assistant coach as well as enlisting the help of Jean McDonnell, former Railway sharp-shooter, as a specialist forwards coach.
Cork Harlequins – Women’s EYHL preview
September 22, 2016 | 613 views | Leave a commentWhile on any given day, Quins were a match for most teams last season, their lack of consistency and squad depth would ultimately count against them. However this looks to have been addressed during the off season with some key additions
Hermes-Monkstown – Women’s EYHL preview
September 22, 2016 | 486 views | Comments (1)Hermes-Monkstown – the new amalgamation club for the 2016/17 season – will feature a large portion of the side that were runaway champions of the inaugural EYHL, earning them a ticket to Den Bosch to compete in the EuroHockey Club Champions Cup from June 2-5, 2017.
UCD – Women’s EYHL preview
September 22, 2016 | 516 views | Leave a commentPreseason has been a bit disjointed for the students to date, with international players joining the squad late into preseason and 10 players representing the Leinster Under-21 side.
Ulster Elks – Women’s EYHL preview
September 22, 2016 | 495 views | Comments (1)This is a rebuilding year as, with any University-based team, there is a big changeover of players creating an “exciting and challenging” new environment with 10 players out and 10 in.
Pegasus – Women’s EYHL preview
September 22, 2016 | 373 views | Comments (1)After a productive inaugural EYHL season, Pegasus have strengthened significantly with Robyn Chambers and Dawn Axon giving them even more bite up front.
The season starts here – Garvey the team to beat as men’s EYHL season returns
September 22, 2016 | 1,173 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.