Northern Tridents

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Northern Tridents
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Full nameNorthern Tridents
Nickname(s)Tridents
League Premier Hockey League
Founded2020;4 years ago (2020)
Home ground National Hockey Centre, Auckland, New Zealand
(Capacity 500)
Personnel
CoachBryce Collins (M)
Emily Hurtz (W)
Website blacksticksnz.co.nz tridents.co.nz

The Northern Tridents are a New Zealand based field hockey club, originating in the nation's northern most region. The club was established in 2020, and is one of four established to compete in Hockey New Zealand's new premier domestic competition, the Premier Hockey League. [1]

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The club unifies both men and women under one name.

The Northern Tridents competed for the first time in the inaugural season of Premier Hockey League, where the men's and women's teams finished fourth and second in their respective tournaments. [2] [3]

2024 Season

The Northern Tridents are set to compete in the 2024 edition of the Premier Hockey League, which begins on 2nd November 2024. The team continues to represent the northern region of New Zealand, spanning from the Bombays through to the far North. [4]

The draw for the 2024 season has been released, and fans can now view the full schedule on the Tridents' official website. [5]

History

Founded in 2020, the Northern Tridents emerged as one of four new teams created to enhance the development of hockey under the guidance of Hockey New Zealand. This initiative aimed to bolster the sport's popularity and accessibility throughout the country.

The Tridents represent the region from the Bombays through to the far North, uniting a diverse and vibrant area that showcases stunning landscapes and thriving communities. The team is compiled with talents across Northland to Auckland. [6] Drawing inspiration from the breathtaking ocean vistas of New Zealand's northern regions, the team’s name pays homage to the trident of Poseidon, the revered Greek God of the sea, symbolising strength, power, and a deep connection to the maritime environment. [7]

Teams

Men

The following players represented the men's team during the 2024 edition of the Sentinel Homes Premier Hockey League. [8]

  1. Robbie Capizzi
  2. Luka Clark
  3. Scott Cosslett
  4. James Coughlan (field hockey)
  5. Aiden Fraser
  6. Zander Fraser
  7. Hayden Ganley (GK)
  8. Angus Griffin (GK)
  9. James Hickson
  10. Luke Holmes
  11. Isaac Houlbrooke
  12. Rocco Ludolph
  13. Liam Mortimer
  14. Jared Panchia
  15. Ryan Parr
  16. Jayshan Randhawa
  17. Netesh Sukha
  18. Charl Ulrich
  19. Maks Wyndham-Smith

Women

The following players represented the women's team during the 2024 edition of the Sentinel Homes Premier Hockey League. [9]

  1. Paige Blake
  2. Breana Catley
  3. Brodie Cochrane
  4. Saffy Cribb
  5. Kaea Elliott
  6. Tyla Goodsell-Matthews
  7. Claudia Hanham
  8. Maddie Harris
  9. Sophie Hildesley
  10. Holly Hilton-Jones
  11. Ella Hyatt Brown
  12. Emilie Logan
  13. Beth Norman
  14. Pippa Norman
  15. Holly Pearson
  16. Brooke Roberts (GK)
  17. Georgie Shotter
  18. Petrea Webster
  19. Charlie Wills
  20. Ruby Worrall

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References

  1. ↑ "ABOUT THE TEAMS". blacksticksnz.co.nz. Vantage Black Sticks . Retrieved 10 March 2021.
  2. ↑ "Central Falcons fly away with hockey Premier League title". The New Zealand Herald . New Zealand Herald . Retrieved 10 March 2021.
  3. ↑ "Falcons win Premier Hockey League title in thrilling penalty shootout". blacksticksnz.co.nz. Vantage Black Sticks . Retrieved 10 March 2021.
  4. ↑ "Northern Tridents Official Website". Northern Tridents. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  5. ↑ "2024 Draw Announcement". Northern Tridents. Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  6. ↑ "Central Falcons" (PDF). blacksticksnz.co.nz. Vantage Black Sticks . Retrieved 10 March 2021.
  7. ↑ "Poseidon". britannica.com. Britannica . Retrieved 11 March 2021.
  8. ↑ "The new Premier Hockey League (PHL) teams announcement". hockeynz.co.nz. Hockey New Zealand . Retrieved 11 October 2024.
  9. ↑ "The new Premier Hockey League (PHL) teams announcement". hockeynz.co.nz. Hockey New Zealand . Retrieved 11 October 2024.
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