TOURNAMENT NEWS
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18th August 2009
Dust settles on Euros in Wrexham
As the dust settles on the Euro Hockey Nations Tournament held in Wrexham, many, many people have taken away some extremely positive memories. In a note from the European Hockey Federation President to the WHU President, he said ‘Just a note to congratulate you and Welsh Hockey on an excellent tournament at Wrexham… it was a great week in a wonderful setting and with a great atmosphere’. Notes of thanks continue to flood in from players, nations, officials, supporters, dignitaries and the Sports Council for Wales.
8th August 2009
Wales Bronzed
Wales Senior Men played some exquisite hockey to take the bronze medal on the final day of the EuroNations Trophy at Wrexham. EHF President Martin Gothridge hailed the competition, its organisation and presentation as an unqualified success!
7th August 2009
Wales so close!
The Welsh boys had a great first 15 minutes but were unable to convert their 3 penalty corners into goals. In contrast Ireland scored from their only short corner. Final score: Wales 0, Ireland 1.
6th August 2009
Heating up at the Euros
The sun continues to beat down on Wrexham and we are now at the business end of the European Nations Trophy. Wales play Ireland in the semi final at 3pm.
5th August 2009
Wales take flicks decider
With the drama of last night's failed appeal by Scotland over, the placings for Pool B were decided this morning in a penalty flick shoot out between Wales and the Czech Republic
4th August 2009
High drama at the Euros!
This was an unbelievable day of high drama at the EuroNations in Wrexham.
3rd August 200
Pool A semi-finalists known but Pool B wide open
Scotland back in the fray with 4-0 victory over Switzerland, plus a new game is borne at Wrexham – Sumo hockey!
Video interviews - Wales v Scotland
2nd August 2009
Volunteers on top form at Wrexham
The junior inter Performance Development Centre competition took place this morning. Under 14 boys and girls teams participating from the N East, North Wales Coast and North Powys PDCs took to the EuroNations pitch ahead of this afternoon's action.
1st August 2009
Euros at Wrexham: What a cracker!
Wow! What a start to the EuroNations in Wrexham! Some great hockey on day one. The sun broke through... and shone on Wales as they stormed back from conceding a 45 second goal to Scotland to win 4-2 with a great team performance.
31st July 2009
Ready for the first whistle!
All aspects of this major hockey tournament are in place as Wrexham plays host to the EuroHockey Nations starting tomorrow (Saturday, 1st August).
31st July 2009
Wales put down a marker
Wales beat Italy 4-1 in their warm up match at Wrexham yesterday.
30th July 2009
Stadium takes shape!
The 'North Wales' stadium is taking shape and final preparations for the Euros are in full swing at Wrexham.
30th July 2009
Men's EuroNations Trophy tournament, Wrexham, 1-8 August 2009
The Men's EuroNations Trophy tournament takes place at Glyndwr University, Wrexham from 1 August 2009 through to the final on 8th. In addition to Wales, the competing teams include local Celtic rivals Ireland and Scotland together with Czech Republic, Switzerland, Italy, Russia, Belarus. There is growing media interest in the clash of the Celtic nations, especially with world ranking points available that will impact on Commonwealth standings for Scotland and Wales, as well as two promotion places to the top flight. The event is a family day out with top class international sport, a Euro village of hockey kit and equipment, many other exhibitions, activities (including the Wrexham 'Eye'), games and refreshment.
30th July 2009
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