Slazengers' under-ten boys A team made a great start to the season by finishing the opening Yorkshire Youth Hockey League tournament with an unbeaten record. Half the squad were playing in Division D last season, so the step up to Division A was a big one - but they took it in their stride to win three and draw two of their matches at the Weetwood venue in Leeds. A goal by Alex Stacey was enough to seal a 1-0 victory against Leeds in the first game, before Will Gascoigne's strike earned a … [Read more...] about Report: 12-10-2014 – Boys U10’s October Tournament
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Report: 11-10-2014 – Ladies 2nd’s (5) vs. (2) Leeds 4th’s
With some major changes to the team this week Slazengers battled hard, held their shape and played as a team. Unfortunately Leeds scored 2 goals from short corners in the first half. Slazengers pulled back 2 goals from Naomi Horsley early in the second half but Leeds scored another 2 goals from short corners in the second half and were awarded a dodgy open play goal. Sadly even though Slazengers attacked well Leeds goalkeeper won their game for them and the final score was 5-2 to Leeds. A … [Read more...] about Report: 11-10-2014 – Ladies 2nd’s (5) vs. (2) Leeds 4th’s
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: 18-01-2014 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (2) Leeds 5th’s
Slazengers mens 2nd team travelled to Leeds on Saturday looking to make it 2 wins in 2 since the Christmas break and did exactly that with a well deserved 3-2 victory. Slazengers were without 2 of their regular defenders and when their only recongnised centre back was injured mid way through the 1st half, things could have turned out differently. It was up to Matt Green and Rowan Tejura to step into the role which they did to constantly thwart Leeds attacks. Slazengers took the lead when a … [Read more...] about Report: 18-01-2014 – Mens 2nd’s (3) vs. (2) Leeds 5th’s
Report: 04-01-2014 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs. (2) Leeds 6th’s
Slazenger 3's returned to action in Yorkshire division 5 south, after their Christmas break, with a competitive 3-2 victory over strong opposition in Leeds 6's. The first half was very even with both sides having chances to score. But for some resolute defending, the game had remained scoreless well into the first half. The opposition drew first blood when under pressure defender Alex Calderley turned a well drilled shot accidentally into his own net. Slazengers remained upbeat and it … [Read more...] about Report: 04-01-2014 – Mens 3rd’s (3) vs. (2) Leeds 6th’s
