Women’s hockey squad named

Olivia Shannon has been named captain of the Black Sticks. Photo: Getty Images

The Black Sticks women have named a 19-player squad for the Changzhou invitational tournament from April 26 to May 4.

New Zealand will compete against a strong international field, including Argentina, Korea, China A, China B and the Jiangsu Hockey Club.

The tournament provides a valuable opportunity for the Black Sticks to test themselves against top-level opposition, including two tier 1 nations in Argentina and China, both of whom compete in the FIH Pro League.

Squad: Olivia Shannon (captain), Anna Crowley, Britt Wang, Casey Crowley, Ella Hyatt-Brown, Emma Findlay, Emma Rainey, Grace O’Hanlon, Hannah Cotter, Hannah Gravenall, Holly Pearson, Julia Gluyas, Liz Thompson, Mezzy Surridge, Millie Calder, Paige Blake, Riana Pho, Ruby Baker, Tessa Reid.

- Allied Media