by Hockey Admin | Mar 19, 2025 | Hockey and Religion
Today’s global, modern game of hockey is commonly held to have its origins as an organised sport in mid-18th-century England, but there are many instances of men and boys playing with ‘hockey-like’ sticks going back centuries – good examples are games such a bandy and...
by Hockey Admin | Mar 19, 2025 | International Hockey, Men's Hockey
Between 1-15 March 1975, Malaysia hosted the third men’s Hockey World Cup in Kuala Lumpur. Notably, it was the first and only time (to date) that an England’s men’s team have scored a hat-trick in a World Cup! Reminiscing about the England vs Ghana match...
by Hockey Admin | Feb 26, 2025 | 2025 News Items
Are you an experienced professional looking for an opportunity to actively contribute to the development of a young, vibrant and rapidly expanding museum? Who we are The Hockey Museum is the first and only museum of hockey in the world and aims to preserve,...
by Hockey Admin | Feb 19, 2025 | 2025 News Items, International Hockey, Women's Hockey
Joanne Pinner (née Hunter), known as Jo, was recently re-selected by England for the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Pro League fixtures currently taking place in India. Her return to the international hockey fold follows a three-year gap during which she gave...
by Hockey Admin | Feb 19, 2025 | From the Collection, International Hockey, Men's Hockey
Affairs of the heart take centre stage on 14 February, so what better time of year to highlight the life and career of an England international goalie with an appropriately romantic name, writes The Hockey Museum volunteer Dr Jo Halpin. Garnet Valentine...
