Slazenger had a good match to start their tournament against Sheffield. They were strong in defence and played some great hockey in the midfield. Both teams were unable to score. In the next two matches Slazenger’s attack got stronger and changes were created to score. Daniel Menzer came close to scoring with a brilliant strike. Some great saves from goalkeeper Aidan Coughtrey kept Slaz in the games. Unfortunately both Thirsk and Wakefield were able to score 1 goal each. So it was all … [Read more...] about Report: 08-12-2013 – Boys U10’s “B” Team Tournament
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Report: 01-12-2013 – Boys U16 Tournament
The latest tournament for the Slazenger U16 boys was held at Harrogate on 1st December. Once again, Slazenger were competing in the 1st division. Slazenger 0 - 2 City of York The opening game was against main rivals City of York. With the last meeting finishing in a tense 0-0 draw, it was the York team that took the early initiative, playing high tempo passing hockey and putting the Slazenger defence under pressure from the start. Slazenger struggled to find the kind of form that had proved … [Read more...] about Report: 01-12-2013 – Boys U16 Tournament
Report: 10-11-2013 – Boys U16 Tournament
Another unbeaten tournament and three more clean sheets for the Slazenger U16 boys. The day started late due to a frozen pitch with games reduced to 20 minutes instead of the scheduled 25 minutes. Slazenger 1 - 0 Sheffield Slazenger dominated the newly promoted Sheffield team, creating several goal scoring opportunities but it was not until the 15th minute that Luke Gueli found a way through the Sheffield defence, keeping the ball alive from a penalty corner. Despite defending for most of … [Read more...] about Report: 10-11-2013 – Boys U16 Tournament
Report: 13-10-2013 – Boys U10’s Tournament
Slazenger's Boys U10's had a successful Sunday. The "A" team were promoted into the top Division 1, the first time in several years. The "B" team, made mostly of younger players (some only 6 years old!) had a great competition, but struggled to score! Slazenger A vs. Ben Rhydding The tournament kicked off with the first draw against Ben Rhydding - a team who have in the past offered tough competition to Slazenger. Initial play was mainly in the Slazenger half, but quick passing and an open … [Read more...] about Report: 13-10-2013 – Boys U10’s Tournament
Report – 05-03-2013 – Boys U16’s Qualify for the Playoffs
The U16 Boys team qualified for the playoffs with two wins on Sunday. Slazenger 6 - 0 Bridlington In Slazenger's first game of the day against Bridlington, a hatrick from Aidan Hopkinson and goals from Robert Cann, Peter Gunning and Luke Gueli (Pen) ensured a positive start. The team moved the ball around well, though sometimes tried to find the long 'killer pass' when short safe passes would have been a better option. Slazenger 2 - 0 Sheffield Against Sheffield, the team took time … [Read more...] about Report – 05-03-2013 – Boys U16’s Qualify for the Playoffs
