Women’s IHL
Railway Union – Women’s EYHL preview
September 22, 2016 | 525 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 | 552 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 | 459 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 | 458 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 | 417 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 | 316 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 | 2,756 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 | 2,616 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 | 2,305 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 | 2,279 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 | 2,736 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 | 1,968 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 | 948 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 | 1,066 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 | 589 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 | 818 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 | 449 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 | 1,032 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 | 789 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 | 738 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.