News - Hockey Australia

Hall of Fame member Paul Dearing receives legendary status

Former Kookaburra and double Olympic medallist Paul Dearing has been awarded legendary status 15 years after he was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2008. Legendary status is bestowed on hockey’s Hall of Fame members who have inspired and motivated others and whose standing and regard have reached an iconic status over the years.

Paul Dearing; Kookaburras; Hockey History Project

Thu 02 May 2024

Adina Hotels to bolster hockey in Australia with extended multi-year partnership

Hockey Australia is delighted to retain its home away from home, inking a new two-year extension with exclusive accommodation partner, Adina Hotels.

Kookaburras; Hockeyroos; Adina Hotels

Mon 29 Apr 2024

Hockeyroos star in Festival finale as Jocelyn Bartram celebrates 100

The Hockeyroos are confidently entering the next stage of their Olympic campaign with a triumphant 3-0 win over Japan, to close out the Perth International Festival of Hockey.

Hockeyroos; PIFOH; Jocelyn Bartram

Mon 29 Apr 2024

China take pole position for the Perth Women’s Cup as the Hockeyroos falter

It was another twist in the tale of a burgeoning rivalry between the Hockeyroos and China, as China’s never-say-die attitude saw them claim victory in the second half of the sides’ final meeting in the Perth International Festival of Hockey.

PIFOH Hockeyroos

Wed 24 Apr 2024

Greta Hayes LGBTQ+ Role Model of the Year as Hockey Sweeps up at Pride in Sport Awards

Hockey has been recognised in a significant manner at the annual Pride in Sport Awards in Melbourne overnight, leading all sports with nine awards, celebrating the hockey community’s commitment to working in the LGBTQ+ inclusion space.

Hockeyroos; Pride in Sport; Greta Hayes

Wed 24 Apr 2024

Hockeyroos mark Brooke Peris's special 200 with gutsy draw to China

The Hockeyroos have capped a special night for NT's Brooke Peris, with a courageous second-half performance that ended in a 2-2 draw with China.

Hockeyroos; PIFOH; Perth;

Mon 22 Apr 2024

Late Mariah Williams heroics break Japanese hearts again in déjà vu fixture

The Hockeyroos and Mariah Williams have once again claimed a late fourth quarter victory against Japan in a near mirror image of the two side’s tense last meeting at the 2022 World Cup.

Hockeyroos; PIFOH

Sat 20 Apr 2024

Clean sweep! Kookaburras claim emphatic Series win

The Kookaburras have fired a warning to their Olympic rivals, with a clean series sweep over world number 5 India at the Perth International Festival of Hockey.

kookaburras

Sun 14 Apr 2024

Kookaburras mark Tom Wickham's milestone with crushing win over India

The Kookaburras have yet again overcome an initial deficit to win their fourth of four. The win puts them in a position to claim a Perth International Festival of Hockey series clean sweep, and send a warning to the rest of the world ahead of the Paris Olympic Games.

Kookaburras; PIFOH

Sat 13 Apr 2024

Hayward double leads Kookaburras to gritty win

The atmosphere was tense for a strong Wednesday night crowd at Perth Hockey Stadium as India went up 1-0 late in the game, but a tidy double from prolific goal scorer Jeremy Hayward ensured the Kookaburras remain unbeaten at the Perth International Festival of Hockey.

Kookaburras; PIFOH

Thu 11 Apr 2024

Jillaroos & Burras named for 2024 with an eye to next year’s World Cup

The next crop of potential Kookaburras and Hockeyroos have been unveiled, as Australia’s top Under-21 hockey talent look ahead to the 2025 Junior World Cup.

Burras; Jillaroos

Mon 08 Apr 2024

Kookaburras halt India revival on Matt Dawson's special 200

A resurgent Indian side showed promise of upsetting Matt Dawson's 200 match celebrations, but goals from Hayward, Anderson & Ephraums delivered a comeback win and 2-0 advantage to the Kookaburras ahead of match three on Wednesday evening.

Kookaburras; PIFOH

Mon 08 Apr 2024

Dominant win caps Kookaburras milestone night in front of packed house

The Kookaburras and thousands of fans have given Aran Zalewski and Andrew Charter a milestone night to remember, as they opened the Perth International Festival of Hockey with a 5-1 win over India on a picture perfect evening.

Kookaburras; Hockeyroos; PIFOH

Sun 07 Apr 2024

Statement regarding the participation of Hockey Australia in the FIH Pro League

Following the recent update in September last year regarding the future participation of Hockey Australia in the FIH Pro League – the Hockey Australia Board has committed to the upcoming seasons six (2024/25), seven (2025/26) and eight (2026/27) of the FIH Pro League.

FIH Pro league Tayyab Ikram David Pryles

Thu 04 Apr 2024

Kookaburras Captain Aran Zalewski on the cusp of fairytale full-circle 250th celebration

Margaret River born Aran Zalewski is having a week to remember in what has already been a lengthy decorated hockey career. On the cusp of a dream milestone, the newly-minted Kookaburras captain is preparing to run out for the 250th time for Australia, almost 13 years after he played his first game as a 20 year old, just an hour from his home in Bunbury.

Aran Zalewski PIFOH

Wed 03 Apr 2024

Star-studded Hockeyroos and Kookaburras to headline Perth International Festival of Hockey

The Hockeyroos and Kookaburras couldn’t be more ready for their pre-Olympic home send-off, as both coaches boast near-full-strength squads to select from ahead of a mammoth festival of hockey throughout April.

Kookaburras; Hockeyroos; PIFOH

Tue 02 Apr 2024

Legacy and development key focus as FIH President Tayyab Ikram welcomed down under

International Hockey Federation (FIH) President Tayyab Ikram has wrapped up a successful mission to Australia, as he continues his commitment to global hockey development.

FIH Tayyab Ikram PIFOH Paris Olympics FIH Pro League

Thu 28 Mar 2024

Vale Andrew Plympton

Hockey Australia is mourning the passing of Ethics and Governance Committee Chair Andrew Plympton AM, who passed away at the age of 74 following a battle with cancer.

Vale Andrew Plympton

Tue 26 Mar 2024