Slazenger Hockey Club U16 Boys produced some outstanding hockey to beat Thirsk HC by 13 – 0 in the England Hockey Board Cup, Yorkshire semi-finals at College Grove on Sunday. This succeeded in booking their place in the next round of the national competition and setting up a Yorkshire final against City of York. In a convincing team performance, seven players saw their names on the scoresheet including hatricks from captain Aidan Hopkinson and Matthew Stacey. In a close fought final, both … [Read more...] about Report: 09-02-2014 – BU16 EHB Cup (Yorkshire Round)
Report: 09-02-2014 – Boys U12’s Tournament
Slazenger u12 boys had mixed results this weekend. There first game on Sunday saw Slazenger's dominate the first half but then 2 quick goals from Halifax put them on the back foot. The team showed great determination to come back and draw level with goals from Owen Bland and Joshua Swallow. The second game against Leeds B team was a closely fought game, but Slazengers came out on top winning 1-0 through another goal from Swallow. The next game didn't go as planned as they lost to Thirsk … [Read more...] about Report: 09-02-2014 – Boys U12’s Tournament
Report: 08-02-2014 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs. (0) Normanby Park 1st’s
Slaz got off to a slow start and Normanby pressed slaz well, but Slaz were able to shine in parts of the pitch, with good ball control and distribution from Adam Drake and Isaac Fisher. Dan Perry and Edward Richardson put the defence under constant pressure and Richard Tuddenham thundered 4 goals past the keeper. Isaac Fisher got man of the match for his faultless and clinical performance again. Ralph Toon had a great game in net and Johnny White had a good game in defence. … [Read more...] about Report: 08-02-2014 – Mens 1st’s (4) vs. (0) Normanby Park 1st’s
Report: 08-02-2014 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (4) Kingston-Upon-Hull 3rd’s
After recording victories over the top two teams in the league in the previous weeks, Slazengers mens 2nd team were brought back down to earth by a strong Hull side, eventually losing 4-3. Hull were quick out of the blocks and their midfield began controlling things, creating chances for the Hull side. Some smart defending and good saves by keeper Ralph Toon kept the scoreline level. It was Slazengers who took the lead when Robin Brearton burst into the box and unleashed a ferocious shot into … [Read more...] about Report: 08-02-2014 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (4) Kingston-Upon-Hull 3rd’s
Report: 08-02-2014 – Mens 3rd’s (5) vs. (0) Kingston-Upon-Hull 4th’s
Slaz 3's travelled out to Kingston-Upon-Hulls ground looking to build on their recent run of form, and surprise goal scoring tallisman Simon Taylor looking for his 3rd in as many games (after a run of 10+ years without). The team started brightly, winning the toss and playing with the wind at their backs for the first half. The team worked well, controlling the speed of play and retaining possession to the frustration of the opposition. However the Hull defence made it hard work for Slaz to … [Read more...] about Report: 08-02-2014 – Mens 3rd’s (5) vs. (0) Kingston-Upon-Hull 4th’s
