Posted By: THS

on June 14, 2009

We’ve been swamped with suggestions for the look-a-likes piece. So thanks for everyone’s contribution. We now start the process of compiling and sorting your suggestions. The top 20 is on its way! We’ll give you extra points for guessing who the late Rodney Dangerfield reminded someone of. Stay tuned.

Posted By: THS

on May 1, 2009

We would like to congratulate Adam ‘Bartos’ Barty on his successful nomination to the casual vacancy on the board of directors of Hockey Victoria.

As a result of his appointment in order to ensure that there are no conflicts of interest Bartos has taken a leave of absence from his role with The Hockey Show which means he will no longer contribute articles to this site, make forum posts or moderate our forums.

We wish him all the best in his endeavors on the HV board.

Posted By: THS

on April 24, 2009

As an affiliated member of the Victorian Olympic Council, Hockey Victoria recently nominated David Wansbrough as a Member of the Executive.

Congratulations to David on his successful election to the Executive at the Victorian Olympic Council’s Annual General Meeting which was held at the Melbourne Cricket Ground last night.

“David Wansbrough’s inclusion to the Executive of the Victorian Olympic Council is a great acknowledgment of the on-going positive contribution that he has made to the Victorian Olympic Council as a Committee Member of the Olympians Club of Victoria”, said Hockey Victoria’s CEO Ben Hartung. “His financial business experience will be invaluable to the Council and it is great to have a hockey legend represented on the Council”.

The Victorian Olympic Council represents the Olympic Movement throughout Victoria. It creates opportunities to share in the ideals and aspirations of the Olympic athlete through participation in Olympic experiences, educational programs, volunteering and fundraising activities in support of the Australian Olympic Team. For further details on the Victorian Olympic Council visit their website.

Story Courtesy of Hockey Victoria.

Posted By: THS

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The Victorian U21 Women have made it into the finals at the nationals - lining up today at 1pm for the semi. The girls will be facing off against Tasmania who they were beaten by 1-0 in a surprise result in round one of the tournament. We’re sure the Vics will be out for revenge and we wish them the best of luck from everyone at the Hockey Show.

To follow the action simply check out their website by clicking here.

Posted By: THS

on April 21, 2009

It was with a great sense of shock that we recently heard of Michael “Mouse” Brennan’s diagnosis with Lymphoma. We understand Mouse has had numerous tests already that have detected the cancer, but Mouse is about to undergo a series of further tests to determine the severity of the diagnosis. Many Victorian’s will know Mouse, as he played a number of seasons with the Essendon Hockey Club, in which he helped lead them to two premierships. Before his triumphant return to the Kookaburra’s where he went on to win a Gold Medal at the Athens Olympics. Many Melbournians commented at the time that no single player in the history of Victorian Hockey had made such a definitive impact on the entire State League One competition…much less a Queenslander! In short: he was bloody awesome. We will keep you all informed as more information comes to hand, but Mouse’s partner Lara has set up a facebook support group to allow well-wishers to send messages to Mouse. (The Michael Brennan OAM (or Mouse to many) Lymphoma Support Group). We will post more information regarding the group shortly. Our thoughts are with Mouse, and on behalf of the entire hockey community wish him well at this tough time. 

Posted By: Bartos

on April 11, 2009

Interview with Greg Drake, Coach of the Victorian u21 women’s team playing in the Australian Championships in Sydney from 14th to 25th April 2009

Bartos: So how do you think you’ll go at the tournament?
Greg: I think we’ll go very well. We have an exceptionally talented and even squad. Even without Georgia Nanscawen and Danielle Schubach who are both last minute withdrawals due to their selection in the Hockeyroos, I think we have the right framework in place and the right players to really do well.

Bartos: So last year you came 6th, what separates this team from last year?
Greg: This year we have a website www.vicu21hockey.com where people can view video highlights of games and interact with team members throughout the tournament. This makes us a much better team. Also, the players have trained long and hard since October last year to get themselves right for this. A standard preparation for this tournament is about 10 weeks. We have been preparing for 24 weeks. The players are fit and well prepared.

Bartos: So you have a website huh?
Greg: Yep, did I mention that? I’m hoping that people will really get behind the team while we are away with messages of support and by interacting with the players throughout the tournament.

Bartos: So who are your major threats?
Greg: They are all threats…. But I think WA and QLD will be the teams to beat as they will both be at full u21 strength. We were the only team to defeat WA on their way to winning the tournament last year and QLD scored against is in the last few minutes to defeat us 1-0. This year we are certainly aiming to beat both, and everyone else.

So make sure you hit up the girls website and leave them a word or two of encouragement!

www.vicu21hockey.com

Posted By: Bartos

on April 2, 2009

This weekend sees the finals of the AHL in Melbourne at the State Hockey Centre with the first matches starting at 9am on Saturday morning and a total of eight finals being played across the weekend.

For all the details hit the Hockey Victoria website - click here.

But before that the final round games are also underway today (Thursday) so make sure if you have the chance to get down to the State Hockey Centre and not only catch some fantastic women’s hockey but also take the opportunity to have a first hand look at the way the new rules are being enforced.

Today’s (Thursday 2nd April) schedule is;

2:00 PM
Smokefree WA Diamonds vs NSW Arrows

4:00 PM
Canberra Labor Club Strikers vs South Australia Southern Suns

6:00 PM
NT Pearls vs Wrest Point Van Demons

8:00 PM
OAMPS Queensland Scorchers vs Victorian Vipers

Posted By: THS

on March 10, 2009

Posted By: THS

on February 11, 2009

It is with great sadness I advise that Wayne Thornton died yesterday following a hard fought battle with cancer.

Wayne is a former Club captain, dual SL1 premiership player, Victorian and Australian representative and part of the Club’s Thornton dynasty.

To his wife Ruth, son James, mother Dawn, brother Tony, sisters Michelle and Lisa and their families, we extend our deepest sympathy.

I shall advise further details as they come to hand.

Andrew Minter
President, CHC

Posted By: THS

on December 24, 2008

The Hockey Show would like to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and a wonderfully awesome New Year!

Thanks for your support in this crazy topsy turvy year, see you in ‘09!

Keep Dribblin’

THS