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: 12-10-2014 – Mens 4th’s (3) vs. (0) Brigg 3rd’s (Cup)
Slazenger 4th's second game of the weekend saw the team travel to Brigg for the first round of the Yorkshire "C" Cup. The game was a close test, with end to end hockey throughout. The visitors fought their way into the game, taking 3 goals; man of the match Ste Roberts scoring 2 and Alan Perry picking up the third. … [Read more...] about Report: 12-10-2014 – Mens 4th’s (3) vs. (0) Brigg 3rd’s (Cup)
Report: 11-10-2014 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (3) Airedale 1st’s
Slazengers 1st's travelled away to Airedale and after a strong start were unfortunate to lose 3-2. The visitors started well, with good attacking intent, but were caught on the break, going 3 goals down. Slazengers fought their way back into the game, scoring 2 goals in quick succession from Isaac fisher and Richard Tuddenham. Despite 2 goals coming from the team, they were unable to find an equaliser. After a good start to the season this was very disappointing display. Slazengers look … [Read more...] about Report: 11-10-2014 – Mens 1st’s (2) vs. (3) Airedale 1st’s
Report: 11-10-2014 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs. (1) York University 2nd’s
Slazengers mens 2nd team suffered their 2nd defeat of the season going down 1-0 to a well drilled York Uni outfit. Straight from the off, York set a high press and put Slazengers defence under pressure however the defence held out well and in truth, James Cowden in the Slazengers goal was rarely troubled. Slazengers tried to play a passing game and in spells did so very well and created space to attack but just lacked that final touch in the York 'D'. York broke the deadlock just before half … [Read more...] about Report: 11-10-2014 – Mens 2nd’s (0) vs. (1) York University 2nd’s
Report: 11-10-2014 – Mens 4th’s (3) vs. (1) Wakefield 6th’s
Sporting their new away kit (sponsored by C.J. Metal Recycling), Slaz played local rivals Wakefield away at College Grove. The visitors got off to a good start, playing good passing hockey and controlling the pitch. By half time, Slaz where 2-0 up with well worked goals from Geoff Birkett and Matt Banks. Wakefield fought their way back into the game, earning a well deserved goal. However this was enough to spurr Slaz into a resurgent performance; Jake Barras battling hard up front, … [Read more...] about Report: 11-10-2014 – Mens 4th’s (3) vs. (1) Wakefield 6th’s
