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Titanic tussle for women’s EY Champions Trophy places
March 4, 2016 | 602 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 | 840 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 | 460 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 | 616 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 | 1,049 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 | 787 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 | 813 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 | 1,114 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 | 751 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 | 727 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 | 834 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 | 1,186 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 | 1,398 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 | 1,302 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 | 1,016 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.
Pegasus, Quins and UCD make the big moves
December 13, 2015 | 1,213 views | Leave a commentRailway Union and Ulster Elks were unable to close the gap significantly on the inactive Hermes at the top of the women’s EY Hockey League; their match at UCC was postponed. UCD, Cork Harelquins and Pegasus narrowed the gap to the playoff places
Garvey extend lead as Town and Bann draw
December 13, 2015 | 1,175 views | Leave a commentLisnagarvey extended their lead at the top of the men’s EY Hockey League to four points with a 4-0 win over TRR as Banbridge and Monkstown drew; Glenanne and Railway continued their good form with 1-0 wins; Annadale v Cookstown was postponed
Derby day for Railway and Pembroke in playoff pursuit
December 11, 2015 | 1,330 views | Leave a commentDerby day for Railway Union and Pembroke as the Dublin 4 rivals meet in an important tie in the women’s EYHL playoff race with both sides currently in the top four; weekend preview
Top four set for critical men’s EY league showdowns
December 11, 2015 | 1,203 views | Leave a commentSaturday offers a day with plenty of movement possible in the men’s EY Hockey League table with all matches pitting sides in similar areas of the table against each other.