Slaz ladies 3rd team put in an excellent team performance to reign triumphant over Thirsk. Slaz demonstrated some excellent skills and field player with debutant Alice Gasgoine making an immediate impact, though it fell to Captain Gemma Whittam to slot home the opener. Thirsk battled back and their persistence paid off when they bagged a goal. However Slaz didn't let there heads drop and were rewarded when Rebecca Gummerson smacked home an amazing goal with a celebration to match. Final … [Read more...] about Report: 24-03-2012 – Ladies 3rd’s (2) vs. (1) Thirsk
Report: 18-03-2012 – Girls U10′s Last Tournament of the Season
Having been the reason to cancel the last 3 of the girls tournaments, the weather more than made up for itself adding to the enjoyment of what proved to be a very successful and enjoyable mornings hockey. Slazengers were able to once again field two teams, the A team playing in the "C" league (being made up of the year 5 girls), and the B team playing in the "D" league (being made up of girls years 2 - 4). Although the younger girls did not manage to win any of their games this week, … [Read more...] about Report: 18-03-2012 – Girls U10′s Last Tournament of the Season
Report: 17-03-2012 – Ladies 1st’s (2) vs. (1) Durham University 3rd’s
Injury stricken Slaz were not looking forward to their first match without Sarah Hobbs but nevertheless started the game in a very structured way. Strong committed work in midfield and excellent distribution soon led to the first goal being scored by Slaz from a short corner, Jessica Rudge finding the back of the net. The Uni team were clearly unsettled by this first goal and despite being cheered on by a man with a full fox fur around his neck were unable to find an immediate reply. They were … [Read more...] about Report: 17-03-2012 – Ladies 1st’s (2) vs. (1) Durham University 3rd’s
Report: 17-03-2012 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (4) Old Malton 1st’s
Slazenger Mens 1st's met fellow title chasers Old Malton in an important promotion game. Unfortunately they went down 4-1 to a well drilled if physical Old Malton side. Slaz started well, with some flowing passing and high workrate. However, this fell away after 10 minutes and the teams looked closely matched. Slaz pressed on occasion, but the visitors was just as dangerous on the break. Slaz scored first, with an individual effort from man of the match Mark Swinden carrying the ball haf the … [Read more...] about Report: 17-03-2012 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (4) Old Malton 1st’s
Report: 18-03-2012 – Mens 2nd’s (5) vs. (2) Leeds 5th’s
The second match was a 5-2 win on Sunday home to Leeds 5's. The win was a reward for an excellent team performance against a team pushing for promotion. Leeds started the match strongly and were soon ahead, Slaz reacted well and midway through the first half slaz were back level through a goal from Ben Graham. After the break both teams were pushing for the win and slaz scored twice with goals from Simon Randall and Neil Crouch. Leeds got themselves back into the game with another goal … [Read more...] about Report: 18-03-2012 – Mens 2nd’s (5) vs. (2) Leeds 5th’s


