The ladies development team travelled to Sheffield for their first fixture of the season. The team comprised mainly year 9 and 10 girls, most of whom are new to the club, 3 ladies from the successful Back to Hockey sessions that ran through the summer and 2 new senior members who have some recent hockey experience. The first twenty minutes of the game saw a young but confident Sheffield side take a five goal lead, while our new team were becoming familiar with their new environment and new … [Read more...] about Report: 13-10-2012 – Ladies 4th’s (1) vs. (10) Sheffield University Bankers
Report: 06-10-2012 – Mens 1st’s (6) vs. (0) Leeds Adel Carnegie 2nd’s
The game set off at a fast pace with both teams looking to gain the edge, both teams pressured the ball well in the opposition half. It wasn’t until slaz used their first sub that the tides turned with Jimmy Swinden setting Richard Tuddenham for his first goal. A few minutes later a second went in. Adel were not out of the game yet and still created good movement around the pitch. Slaz began to get some space and moved the ball round well with Mark Swindon been the play maker in … [Read more...] about Report: 06-10-2012 – Mens 1st’s (6) vs. (0) Leeds Adel Carnegie 2nd’s
Report: 06-10-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs. (1) Sheffield University Bankers 7’s
Slazenger Men's 3rd's travelled to away to Sheffield for their third game of the season. The team were expecting a tough encounter and were not disappointed, however after a steady start, they emerged 3-1 victors, keeping them top of the table for the third week. The team travelled away to Sheffield Bankers, still missing Captain Andy Fisher (the hand injury coinciding with 4 consecutive away games!...) but with an otherwise full strength squad. They started steadily, not with the customary … [Read more...] about Report: 06-10-2012 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs. (1) Sheffield University Bankers 7’s
Report: 06-10-2012 – Mens 4th’s (1) vs. (1) City of York 8th’s
The men's 4's showed great composure and control, after going 1-0 down to bring the result back to a draw. Slaz played well and made some good passing moves in the midfield, showing marked improvement since the beginning of the season. It was York who score first, a pass picked up on the back stick and scored from a back stick flick; and infringement not spotted by the umpire. Slaz showed great grit and determination to continue pressing for the equaliser; and it was Darren Buttery, picking … [Read more...] about Report: 06-10-2012 – Mens 4th’s (1) vs. (1) City of York 8th’s
Report: 06-10-2012 – Mens 5th’s (Dev.) (3) vs. (4) Doncaster 7th’s
Slazenger 5's faced tough opposition in Doncaster 7's but met the challenge with lots of spirit and hard work. Doncaster started the game more quickly and looked a well disciplined side, battling well in midfield and using their young, skilful players up front to great effect. Matthew Smith in the centre of defence had to work very hard with Adam Drake to keep the opposition at bay. After absorbing a lot of pressure Slazenger's did begin to mount some attacks of their own with debutants Owen … [Read more...] about Report: 06-10-2012 – Mens 5th’s (Dev.) (3) vs. (4) Doncaster 7th’s
