NHL Countdown
The teams have been named, the game plans sorted, and now there are only a few days until the 2010 NHL starts.
First round action takes place in Hamilton on Saturday the 11th of September, with our Bayleys Midlands Men and Women both playing North Harbour (games start at midday). Entry is by gold coin donation, and if you wear orange, we'll put you in the prize draw.
Game day entertainment starts at 10.30am with the top players from Hamilton Boys High School, St Pauls Collegiate, Waikato Diocesan, St Peters and Hillcrest forming two mixed teams to play some fast and entertaining hockey in the curtainraiser!!
Click here for the full NHL draw.
The Bayleys Midlands NHL Teams have been named
Check out the 'NHL' tab under the 'Teams' section on our website.
NHL Warm Up Action
NHL 2010 kicks off on Saturday 11 September and our teams have got a massive programme between now and then. Here's their schedule of warm up games ...
Date | Opposition | Venue | Time |
| Friday 13 August | Queensland Development | Smallbone Park, Rotorua | Games at 7.00pm and 8.30pm |
| Sunday 15 August | Queensland Development | Blake Park, Mt Maunganui | Games at 1.20pm and 3.00pm |
| Monday 16 August | Queensland Development | Gallagher Hockey Centre, Hamilton | Games at 6.30pm and 8.00pm |
| Friday 27 August | North Harbour | Gallagher Hockey Centre, Hamilton | Games at 6.30pm and 8.00pm |
| Saturday 28 August | Capital | Great Lakes Taupo Hockey Club, Taupo | Games at 11.00am and 1.00pm |
| Sunday 29 August | Central | Great Lakes Taupo Hockey Club, Taupo | Game at 3.00pm |
Our Blackstick Men take on the world's best
This time, it's our mens turn to take on the best in the world at the 2010 Champions Trophy. Click here to check out when the games are being shown on Sky TV.
Midlands Hockey is on Facebook
Join the Midlands Hockey group on Facebook to receive regular updates on what's happening at Midlands.
Hockey New Zealand's Inner Circle Magazine
Hockey New Zealand have just launched their new online 'Inner Circle' magazine. Click here to sign up to have the mag sent straight to you. Just fill out your name, email and verification code directly on the webpage and you're done.
Enter a team in our Midlands Golf Day
On Sunday the 22nd of August, we're holding our Annual Golf Day to raise funds for our Bayleys Midlands NHL teams as they take on teams from throughout New Zealand at North Harbour Stadium in September.
If you're interested in entering a team, email cherie for more details - This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
Initial NHL Squads Named
After two highly contested trials, the initial Squads for the Bayleys Midlands Men's and Bayleys Midlands Women's 2010 NHL campaign have been named.
Men's Squad | Women's Squad |
NHL 2010
The trial series to select the Bayleys Men's and Bayleys Women's teams for the 2010 NHL will be a feast of fast and skillful hockey. Come along and watch our regions best hockey players compete for places in this year's teams:
Friday 18 June 2010 at the Gallagher Hockey Centre, Hamilton. Games start at 6.30pm
Friday 25 June 2010 at Blake Park, Mt Maunganui. Games start at 6.45pm
Wear orange and be in to win a spot prize!
For details on trialists - contact cherie on This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or on 021 994 585.
Congratulations .......
to Lydia Velzian, Jess Chisholm, Rose Keddell and Kayla Wilson. These young Midlands players have been selected for the New Zealand Under 17 hockey team that is competing at the World Youth Olympics in Singapore in September 2010.
The Midlands Intercity Club Competition is Underway
'Midlands Intercity' is our region's top Club competition, and it features many of our top players. Click on the links below to find out what games are being played in your region, and head down to your local turf to watch some great hockey.
Our Under 21 Teams are at Tournament!
Click here for live tournament updates.
Many thanks to our programme sponsors ...
The University of Waikato
The Southern Trust
Chryso
Plumbing Works
New World Rototuna
Craigs Investment Partners
Suno
And to all other other people who have worked behind the scenes to get this campaign underway.
The Midlands U21 Men's team has been selected
After two trials, and some tough trainings, our U21 Men's Coach, Hymie Gill, has announced the Men's Under 21 team:
Ben Bartels
Ricky Clarke
Roman Coltellaro
Luke Coxhead
Ryan Emirali
Elijah Graham
Cameron Hayde
Hugo Inglis
James Linehan
Tom Lysaght
Abir Mukherjee
Kyle Ostenfeld
Matthew Rees Gibbs
Nick Ross
Jamie Stones
Zac Woods
The Midlands U21 Women's Team is announced
It was a tough decision for our Coaching team, with the 2010 trialists showing a high level of skill and commitment. The 16 players who will be representing our region at the National Under 21 Tournament in Palmerston North in early May are:
Bronte Angell
Claire Bell
Natasha Cotton
Mary Claire Funnel
Shiloh Gloyn
Oriwa Hepi
Victoria Horsley
Abbie Johnston
Dani Maunder
Cynthia McNabb (GK)
Stephanie Prendiville
Sam Savoury
Kim Tanner
Kath Travis
Lydia Velzian
Lisa Williamson
