by Hockey Admin | May 21, 2025 | 2025 News Items, From the Collection, Men's Hockey
On 28 April 2025, the daughters of international hockey player Robert Comyn visited The Hockey Museum (THM) to receive their father’s Great Britain (GB) honours cap. Carol and Cheska also deposited collection material spanning their father’s fascinating hockey career,...
by Hockey Admin | May 21, 2025 | Obituaries
16.03.1936 – 10.01.2025 Few sportsmen and women represent their country in more than one sport. Even fewer in more than two. Thelma Hopkins was one who did, making her debut when just sixteen years old in two distinct sports. She played hockey for Ireland and...
by Hockey Admin | May 8, 2025 | Grassroots and Club Hockey, Hockey in Popular Culture, International Hockey, Men's Hockey
The end of the Second World War in 1945 brought great relief, initially to Europe in May before global peace arrived in September. People rejoiced at the news of Nazi Germany’s official surrender on 8 May marking what is known as VE Day (Victory in Europe Day) and on...
by Hockey Admin | Apr 24, 2025 | 2025 News Items
The Hockey Museum (THM) held its inaugural City Lunch last month (21 March 2025) at an impressive London hotel. The Lunch came about when Tochi Panesar, one of The Hockey Museum’s (THM) trustees, approached his friend from Spencer Hockey Club and prominent City...
by Hockey Admin | Apr 23, 2025 | School, College and University Hockey, Women's Hockey
Foreword The expansion of women’s hockey into a sport played by millions around the world is a story led by the All England Women’s Hockey Association (AEWHA) – the governing body for women’s hockey in England for 101 years. It was founded by a group of independently...
