Women’s IHL
UCD – Women’s EYHL preview
September 22, 2016 | 505 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 | 480 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 | 364 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.
Loreto set to battle Ulster’s triple threat
April 18, 2016 | 2,794 views | Leave a commentThe women’s EYHL promotion playoffs pits Loreto against Ulster trio Lurgan, Randalstown and Belfast Harlequins after two vastly different round-robin groups in Lisnagarvey and the Merrion Fleet Arena.
Smyth’s double sees Railway land Champions Trophy place, joining Pembroke, Hermes and Elks
April 17, 2016 | 2,641 views | Leave a commentRailway came from a goal down to beat Pembroke and reach the EYHL playoffs ahead of UCD; Pegasus also stamped their ticket with a win over Ulster Elks; UCD ended fourth while Cork Harlequins moved up to sixth; Hermes saw off UCC to cap their season
Railway and UCD dice for last remaining Champions Trophy place
April 15, 2016 | 2,327 views | Leave a commentRailway or UCD looks to be the main equation on the final day of the women’s EY Hockey League to untangle who will reach the Champions Trophy playoffs while the race to join the elite league begins in earnest.
Ards safe as Railway playoff chase goes on
April 11, 2016 | 2,295 views | Leave a commentArds secured their place in the women’s EY Hockey League for another season with a smash and grab 1-0 win over Railway Union at Park Avenue with Chloe Brown once again the heroine.
IHA clarify EYHL playoff position as Wilson boosts Randalstown
April 8, 2016 | 2,767 views | Leave a commentThe IHA have moved to clarify the breakdown of clubs involved in the EY Hockey League promotion playoffs that get under way next week, particularly on the women’s side.
Pegasus and Railway make move for playoffs as Elks fall back under Hermes power
March 13, 2016 | 2,006 views | Leave a commentPegasus and Railway Union made big moves into the women’s EY Champions Trophy playoff places with comprehensive victories over the weekend, putting a shell-shocked Ulster Elks on the back foot.
Playoff picture nearing clarity in women’s EYHL
March 11, 2016 | 971 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 | 1,119 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 | 607 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 | 853 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 | 466 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.
UCD make big move as Hermes perfect record comes to an end
February 14, 2016 | 1,062 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
Havelock to host EY Champions Trophy finals
February 8, 2016 | 824 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.
EYHL playoff places the focus as Pembroke play Pegasus
February 5, 2016 | 762 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.
Ards bounce back out of relegation playoff place; Pembroke into fourth; Hermes keep on winning
February 1, 2016 | 837 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 | 1,192 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 | 1,487 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.