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Hockey One League set to explore expansion

Hockey One League (Hockey One, H1) has today launched a process to test the market interest for potential new franchise by inviting any interested party to respond to an Invitation for Expression of Interest (EOI). The Hockey One League was conceived in 2019 to replace the Australian Hockey League, with the first season played i read more »

Goldfields Explosives back Perth Thundersticks’ Rachel Frusher

Perth Thundersticks and Hockey WA are pleased to welcome Goldfields Explosives as a Perth Thundersticks Player Partner for Women’s captain Rachel Frusher off the back of a successful 2023 season. Frusher and the Perth Thundersticks women’s team had a solid campaign during the 2023 JDH Hockey One season, starting strong w read more »

By the Numbers: Perth Thundersticks’ 2023 JDH Hockey One season

With the 2023 JDH Hockey One season at an end, let's take a look at the stats behind the Perth Thundersticks' campaign. GAMES PLAYED From round one to the grand final, a total of 50 games were played across both the men's and women's competitions during the 2023 JDH Hockey One season, 14 of which featured the Perth Thunders read more »

Hockey One Season Wrap | Perth Thundersticks Men’s

Now that the 2023 JDH Hockey One season has come to an end, let's take a trip down memory lane and look back on the season that was for the Perth Thundersticks men's team. ROUND 1 After falling just short of winning Hockey One gold in the 2022 season, the Perth Thundersticks returned in 2023 looking to go one better. W read more »

Grand finalists decided on cracking semi final day

Two thrilling penalty shootouts bookended an enthralling four semi finals of the JDH Hockey One League at the National Hockey Centre in Canberra. Brisbane Blaze will meet an inspired Canberra Chill riding the home support in tomorrow’s women’s grand final, while NSW Pride Men, who are chasing a three-peat, will take on Brisb read more »

JDH Hockey One League Champions to be decided this weekend

After nearly two months of world class hockey around the country, the finalists of the JDH Hockey One League 2023 Season have been determined with the Finals Series set to play out in the nation’s capital this weekend. The National Hockey Centre in Canberra will play host to the top four men’s and women’s teams, with semi- read more »

Hockey One 2023 Finals countdown: Four stories you need to know

By KATE ALLMAN The JDH Hockey One League 2023 Finals are here and the forecast shows a strong chance of unmissable matches and elite international talent in Canberra. There’s double Pride on the line, plus a chance for the home side Canberra Chill to ice a championship for the first time. Here are four things for fans to wa read more »

Do-or-die as JDH Hockey One League 2023 Champions to be crowned

All eyes will be on the National Hockey Centre in Canberra this weekend as the best of Australian hockey battles it out for the JDH Hockey One League women’s and men’s titles. Everything will go on the line with the top four women’s and men’s teams featuring in elimination semi finals on Saturday. The winners will go on read more »

Road to Canberra | Perth Thundersticks women’s captain Rachel Frusher

With the JDH Hockey One Finals Main Event around the corner, Perth Thundersticks women's captain Rachel Frusher is hoping to cap off a great season with a strong finals campaign. The Perth Thundersticks have made the long trip to Canberra ahead of the 2023 JDH Hockey One Finals Main Event at the National Hockey Centre, where the read more »

Road to Canberra | Perth Thundersticks women’s coach Phil Hulbert

There may be a sense of deja vu as the Perth Thundersticks women's squad takes on their second finals berth in as many years but head coach Phil Hulbert is hopeful the team will be ready to have a crack at bringing gold to the West. The Perth Thundersticks have made the long trip to Canberra ahead of the 2023 JDH Hockey One Fina read more »