FH New Brief: Week of March 17
Here's what you missed in hockey!
Before we start this week’s news brief, we would like to acknowledge the passing of Long Island All Starz athlete Lauren Fontanetta. We ask that you please keep Lauren’s family, friends, and teammates in your thoughts and prayers.
International
2025 CanAms Conclude
Results:
M Senior: Canada (3-0)
W Senior: United States (3-0)
M Youth: Canada (3-0)
W Youth: United States (3-0)
M Masters: Canada (2-1)
W Masters: United States (2-0-1)
Bob Crutchley Appointed Performance Director for England & Great Britain Hockey
Crutchley previously had 80 international caps as a player and was involved in over 500 matches as a coach. He most recently has been working with British Gymnastics in performance leadership and coach development roles.
FIH Hosts First Executive Board Meeting of the Year
Topics discussed include the preparations for the 2026 World Cup, along with the Men’s Nations Cup Malaysia, the Women’s Junior World Cup, and the Men’s Junior World Cup.
The meeting also discussed the eventful and successful hockey season in 2024, including the Olympics, Indoor World Cup, Men’s Nations Cup 2, Women’s Nations Cup, and the first half of the FIH Pro League.
USA Field Hockey
Updated Club Rankings Released
AGH leads the U14 category, WC Eagles leads U16 and U19.
NCAA Field Hockey
Tara Zollinger Named Head Coach At Delaware
Zollinger has spent the last 8 seasons at Shippensburg, where she has won 3 NCAA Championships.
Press Release
Alicia Govannicci Resigns as Head Coach of Rider University
Govannicci joined Rider in 2023 after being an assistant coach at LIU prior.
Haley Overstreet named Sewanee Head Coach
Overstreet was the assistant coach this past fall, and will now be the head coach effective this week.
Club and High School
Brave FHC Announces 4-way Merger
Brave FHC posted to their Instagram that Brave FHC, NEPA Force, Pursuit Field Hocke and Majestyx FHC will be merging: “We decided that we are all better together and a stronger unit as one, this merger really is a dream come true. Three clubs combining and the leadership team of a 4th joining us.” The teams will officially combine in Fall of 2025.