Slazenger Hockey Club

York

Report: 11-11-2000 – Mens 3rd’s (5) vs. (1) York

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An outstanding performance from Slazenger thirds’ front line gained them a convincing 5-1 win over York.

Man of the match Richard Whawell led the way with two superb scoring strikes. 
 
Whawell struck in the opening minutes, finishing a slinking run from inside his own half with a shot that left the goal-keeper no chance.
 
Gavin Kaye and John Sykes, the other front men, then combined for the second, scored by the latter.
 
York hit back with a goal before half-time, but Slazenger continued their dominance and were rewarded with second half goals for Whawell, Sykes and Kaye.

Report: 01-10-2000 – Boys U16 Tournament

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Slaz U16’s fought hard but couldnt break through the York City A defence as they went 1-0 down.

Jonathan Clewlow had a good game in midfield but was blocked at every turn, while Eddie Richardson had a great game in defence.

The U16’s then had a bad day against Boston Spa as they were thumped 4-0.

Gavin Kaye and Neil Hutchins made vital tackles for Slaz, but weight of numbers and some clever short corner routines proved telling in the end as Spa held sway.

Report: 01-11-1999 – Boys U12’s

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Slazenger U12’s were undefeated over the weekend beating Thirsk 4-6 in their first game, taking a 3-0 victory from their second with York A, sharing a goal less draw with Doncaster from game three and defeating York B 3-0 in the final game.

Unfortunately, Slazenger failed to progress to the semi-finals on goals different with Doncaster.

Richard Hutchins and Andres Dean were the chief goals scorers Robin Long, Lyndsey Molyneux and Elaine Dean also impressed.

Report: 23-10-1999 – Mens 3rd’s (4) vs (1) City of York 5th’s

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Slazenger 3rd’s avenged an early season defeat by City of York 5th’s as they notched a 4-1 win courtesy of two of their youngest players.

A storming display by 17 year old Simon Taylor ripped York apart down the right.

But star billing was reserved for Richard Whawell, aged just 15 who scored a superb hat trick and showed some skillful wing play.

Slazengers other goal came from veteran Martin Lofthouse and there was another excellent performance from 17 year old Paul Johnson at the back.

On Saturday, Slazenger 3rd’s entertain Sheffield 6th’s, 1:30pm start.