by Hockey Admin | Apr 21, 2026 | International Hockey, Women's Hockey
Vera Machell Cox was an extraordinary woman – a talented hockey player, administrator and letter-writer who lived at Great Comp, a country house in Kent, during the early years of the twentieth century. Her fascinating story may not have come to light had her great...
by Hockey Admin | Apr 21, 2026 | 2026 News Items
The Hockey Museum (THM) held its second City Lunch last month (20 March 2026) at the same prestigious, sought after hotel location, The Skyline, London events space at Blue Orchid’s Tower Suites hotel. The Skyline has incredible panoramic views across London taking in...
by Hockey Admin | Apr 20, 2026 | From the Collection, Obituaries
3 March 1934 – 25 February 2026 Len Smith, founder of Len Smith’s Sportswear Ltd and a renowned figure in British women’s and schools’ hockey sportswear, died on 25 February 2026, aged 91. Born and raised in Twickenham, Len was educated at Dauntsey’s School in...
by Hockey Admin | Apr 20, 2026 | From the Collection, Hockey Worldwide, International Hockey
In 1976, the organisers for the Summer Olympic Games published a programme to showcase Montreal’s upcoming hockey event. Can you spot the mistake? Those with keen eyes will have spotted that the official hockey booklet for the XXI Olympiad features two...
by Hockey Admin | Apr 20, 2026 | Obituaries
1935 – 28 February 2026 USA Field Hockey is mourning the loss of hockey great Vonnie Gros (pronounced grow) who passed away on 28 February 2026 at the age of 90. The tribute on the USA Field Hockey Association website described Vonnie as: “a pioneer, a legend, and one...
