Golden goal secures title for City Highlanders
It was a case of history repeating in the premier women’s final at the McMillan Centre on Saturday, when defending champion City Highlanders scored a golden goal in extra time to dispose of Momona.
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Blue Whales win in extra time to secure title
Blue Whales win in extra time to secure title
The University Blue Whales took home the prize in an extra-time thriller in the final of the premier men’s competition at the McMillan Centre on Saturday.
Whales, Momona favoured to win finals
Whales, Momona favoured to win finals
It is finals day today with University Blue Whales taking on Albany Alligators at 3.15pm in the men’s final while Momona will play City Highlanders at 1.45pm.
A striking lack of experience
A striking lack of experience
Southern teams will be battling the odds at the National Hockey League tournament in Wellington next month.
Close results in premier women’s semifinals
Close results in premier women’s semifinals
It was semifinals week in the Otago Hockey Association competitions and the premier women’s matches did not disappoint, as both games went right to the wire.
Huskies strike late to stay alive
Huskies strike late to stay alive
University A White Huskies struck late to stay alive and went on to win a dramatic shootout in women's club hockey on Saturday.
King's fights back to draw
King's fights back to draw
King's United came from two goals down twice in a tense match to finish the regular season of the premier men's competition with a 3-3 draw on Saturday.
Two good keepers spoil opportunities
Two good keepers spoil opportunities
Albany and Taieri battled to a 1-1 draw in a game with plenty of fire but a little less polish than either team would have hoped for.
Momona's focus breaks impasse
Momona's focus breaks impasse
Momona confirmed its place as top qualifier for the finals, as well as its hold on the challenge shield for the summer, thanks to its 3-0 win over Taieri on Saturday.
New format for 2017 tournament
New format for 2017 tournament
The 2017 National Hockey League will be played under a new format this season.
Many fixtures rescheduled
Many fixtures rescheduled
Many of the city's sporting codes have opted to reschedule fixtures called off at the weekend due to heavy rain and flooding in the region.
No semis for Black Sticks
No semis for Black Sticks
The Black Sticks men have missed out on making the semifinals at the Hockey World League in Johannesburg after losing 2-0 to Belgium.
University Blue Whales top of table after win
University Blue Whales top of table after win
This week's game between Kings United and the University Blue Whales shapes as the crunch match regarding which side will be top dog going into the semifinals of the men's club season.
Kings' defenders make Huskies work hard for win
Kings' defenders make Huskies work hard for win
Uni A Huskies kept in touch with the top four teams by getting a grinding 4-0 win over Kings United in the premier women's competition on Saturday.
First-half goalfest gives Uni success over Southland
First-half goalfest gives Uni success over Southland
In a match where both teams were down on numbers, the superior skill of the Uni players came up trumps against Southland.
Black Sticks Women claim bronze in Brussels
Black Sticks Women claim bronze in Brussels
The Black Sticks Women have claimed the bronze medal after defeating Korea 1-0 at the World League Semi Final in Brussels.
Black Sticks women qualify for World Cup
Black Sticks women qualify for World Cup
The Black Sticks Women have qualified for the 2018 Hockey World Cup after defeating Italy 2-0 to progress to the semifinals in Brussels.
NZ to open World League Semi Final against Spain
NZ to open World League Semi Final against Spain
The Black Sticks women's side will play Spain in its opening match in the World League Semi Final tournament tomorrow.
Southern under-18 scores first big win
Southern under-18 scores first big win
Southern under-18 scored its first big win of the season on Saturday afternoon when it overturned one of the top two sides in City Highlanders 1-0 in premier women's club play.
Gilbert hits hat-trick in Albany victory
Gilbert hits hat-trick in Albany victory
Albany continued to roll on thanks to a Nathan Gilbert hat-trick, beating Uni B 5-3 on Saturday in premier men's play.