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‘Moose’ Zalewski to reach 200 game milestone in Semi

If there was not already enough motivation for the Kookaburras in their Olympic Semi Final against Germany, the match will carry extra significance for one of the team’s integral figures. Co-captain Aran Zalewski will run out in a Kookaburras shirt for the 200th time when they take on Germany for a place in the Olympic Final. read more »

How to watch your Thundersticks stars at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics!

Cheer on your Thundersticks hockey heroes in Aran Zalewski, Georgia Wilson, Tom Wickham, Karri Somerville, Trent Mitton and Tyler Lovell when they don the green and gold on the World stage at the 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games!   All of the ways to watch, follow and stay across the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras competing at the T read more »

WA hockey stars set to shine on Olympic stage

A total of four Western Australians have been selected to represent Australia in hockey at the Tokyo Olympic games – and locals have a wonderful chance to farewell the players with the Hockeyroos and Kookaburras set to face off in Perth in FIH Pro League fixtures in late June. Congratulations go to: Trent Mitton - Wesl read more »

A storm is brewing…

It’s time to get behind Western Australia’s team – the Perth Thundersticks – and witness history this Sultana Bran Hockey One League season! Sports fans are in for a feast of entertainment with the second edition of the Hockey One League – which shapes to be bigger and better than ever – and members are given exclus read more »

Perth Thundersticks announce extended squads for 2021

Hockey WA is proud to announce the men's and women's Perth Thundersticks squads for 2021 after the successful completion of the second Ric Charlesworth Classic. The Thundersticks, WA's senior state hockey franchise competing in the Sultana Bran Hockey One League, commence their campaigns on Saturday, 2 October at Perth Hockey St read more »

Five Thundersticks in Women’s National Development Squad

Author: Nic Kerber/Thursday, 5 December 2019/Categories: Hockey Australia News, Hockeyroos The Hockeyroos continuation as a force in world hockey is looking bright following the announcement of the Women’s National Development Squad (NDS) for 2020. An 18-athlete squad has been finalised by the selection panel, ten of which read more »

Buckley: We know what is at stake

For the Perth Thundersticks Women’s team heading into their final round clash against the Tassie Tigers the scenario to finish in the top four is simple – win and they are in. Saturday’s match against the bottom of the table Tassie Tigers is a make-or-break contest for the girls from the west and captain Jemma Buckley know read more »

Big partner for a massive day of hockey in Perth

Fortescue Metals Group have been announced as the game day partner for this Saturday’s Sultana Bran Hockey One games featuring the Perth Thundersticks followed by a crucial, must-win Olympic Qualifier between the Hockeyroos and Russia for entry into the upcoming 2020 Tokyo games. Hockey WA CEO Stu Gilsenan said “the rare c read more »

Perth Thundersticks men fall; women get the win versus Canberra Chill

By Russell Reid Perth Thundersticks let a golden opportunity slip in an exciting 4-3 men’s Hockey One loss to Canberra Chill at Perth Hockey Stadium on Saturday October 12. The women’s game too was decided by a penalty shootout, Perth holding on for a determined 2-1 win against Canberra. It was the Thundersticks second read more »

Thundersticks promote inclusion at season opener

A group of Inclusion athletes showcased their hockey skills prior to the inaugural Perth Thundersticks games in the new Sultana Bran Hockey One League matches at Perth Hockey Stadium last Sunday. 16 Athletes came together to demonstrate their hockey talent in the Inclusion match. “Inclusive Hockey has provided great outcom read more »