PAHF News

  • World Cup: Odie creates China crisis  

    Five-goal USA top pool B

    6 June 2014

    A hat-trick for Katie O'Donnell and an overall strong team performance left the USA sitting at the top of the table after their third pool B match. China,who had looked so composed in their earlier two matches were unable to deal with the ferocity or versatility of the USA attack and, on her 100th cap, Jackie Kintzer in the USA goal was a spectator for most of the game. More

  • World Cup: Argentina are sitting pretty (in pink) at the top of the table  

    Germany's World Cup hopes fade as they fail to pressure Las Leonas

    6 June 2014

    Carlos Retegui had a good day at the office as his women's team joined the Argentina men's team at the top of their respective pools after beating Germany 3-0. Las Leonas still give the impression of a team that hasn't yet hit top gear, as they put in a workmanlike performance to overcome a German side that was hardworking, but lacked the flair necessary to pressure the Argentine defence. More

  • World Cup: Peillat puts paid to Black Sticks with drag flick hat-trick  

    Three points to Argentina after four-goal second half

    6 June 2014

    A second half hat trick from Gonzalo Peillat gave Argentina victory over New Zealand in a game that was notable for the high standard of defence and possessive play. The result leaves Argentina joint top of the pool with the Netherlands and Peillat as joint top scorer with Belgium's Tom Boon. More

  • World Cup: World rankings turned on their heads as Los Leones enjoy victory by narrow margin  

    Brunet goal rocks Olympic champions

    3 June 2014

    Argentina rewrote the form books with a closely-fought and scintillating encounter with the team ranked number two in the world. Manuel Brunet (31') was the hero of the match as he scored from the tightest of angles to give Argentina the lead over Germany in a match that was not only a classic confrontation between two teams playing two very different styles of hockey, but also one that, despite the sole goal, was packed with incident and drama. More

  • World Cup: Kelsey rains on Lucha's parade  

    Kolojejchick equaliser earns USA point against reigning World Champions Argentina

    3 June 2014

    A 64th minute strike from Kelsey Kolojejchick earned 10th-ranked USA a point against reigning World Champions Argentina in an entertaining but rainy contest at the GreenFields Stadium. Kolojejchick's close range finish proved to be enough to seal a 2-2 result against Las Leonas, cancelling out a stunning second half strike from eight times World Player of the Year Luciana Aymar. More

  • World Cup: Los Leones put up valiant performance against home team Netherlands  

    Peillat scores the lone goal for Argentina in 3-1 loss to the Netherlands

    2 June 2014

    In their opening game of the Rabobank Hockey World Cup 2014 in The Hague, Argentina’s Los Leones fell 3-1 to a Netherlands contingency, who were backed by a capacity 15,000-member home crowd. Gonzalo Peillat was the lone goal scorer for Argentina, capitalizing on a penalty corner to send the teams into half-time with a 1-1 score line. More

  • World Cup: Selenski shine as USA upset England, Argentina down South Africa  x 2

    USA and Argentina each pick up three points in their openers at the Rabobank Hockey World Cup

    2 June 2014

    Paige Selenski dealt a dagger to the hearts of English fans as she celebrated her 100th cap with a goal in the third minute of play. USA upset the No. 3-ranked England 2-1 in the Pool B women’s opener to take three points. Meanwhile, it was an easy task for Argentina who downed No. 11 South Africa 4-1 thanks after getting on a roll from two first half penalty corner strikes from Silvina D’elia. More

  • Pan American Hockey Federation (PAHF)

    Calling Pan American Coaches  

    30 May 2014

    The Pan American Hockey Federation is seeking experienced coaches who are interested in assisting in the important development work of PAHF. We are seeking coaches who are interested in being course conductors, teaching coaches to coach and developing athletes within the Pan American Hockey countries. More

  • Paraguay - Opening of the 2014 Official Tournament  x 6  

    21 May 2014

    The Paraguayan National Hockey Association (APH) declared opened the season of the 2014 Official Hockey Tournament. The Ceremony took place at the Association’s venue in the Secretary of Sports Complex, on Saturday May 15th. More

  • Trinidad and Tobago Schools and Youth Awards  x 2  

    13 May 2014

    The Trinidad and Tobago Hockey Board held its Schools and Youth Awards for 2014 at the Indoor Arena of the Eastern Regional sports complex. Mr. Tobias Ottley (Executive Manager of the Elite Development and Performance Unit at SPORTT) and Mr. Roger Daniel (T&T Olympian in the sport of shooting) were on hand to address the crowd of young and enthusiastic players emphasizing the need for a holistic approach to playing sports. More