The Junior Hockey League (JHL) kicks off today!
Hockey New Zealand is excited to introduce the Junior Hockey League (JHL) - a new competition designed for our top U21 talent, similar to the PHL but tailored for the next generation.
This tournament features a condensed format with four rounds (including Finals Day) over five days, with a rest day in between. All games will be held at King’s College in Auckland from Sunday 13 April to Thursday 17 April.
Wellington Hockey is proud to have a strong presence in the Falcons U21 squads:
Women’s Team:
Kate Fraser
Penelope Taulafo
Keira Noble-Shedlock
Rachel Duston
Men’s Team:
Xander Redgrave
Suneel Patel
Ollie Bowmar
Camron Neilson
Foy Kerkin
Harison Clulow
Matthew Kennedy
Tim Crawford
We’re also excited to share that Lexie Etherington has been appointed as an official for the tournament — a fantastic achievement, and we wish her all the best!
Catch all the action live at hockeynz.tv with a tournament pass ($15) or a single game pass ($7.50).
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Wellington Talent on Show as Junior Hockey League Begins!
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