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...
by Hockey Admin | Apr 10, 2026 | 2026 News Items
The Hockey Museum is delighted to announce the appointment of lawyer and former international goalkeeper Katy Roberts to its Board of Trustees. Katy is a senior legal counsel, manager and leader with 20 years’ experience in the banking industry. She is currently a...
by Hockey Admin | Mar 26, 2026 | Obituaries
27 March 1934 – 4 March 2026 John Frank Cadman, one of the most influential and pioneering figures in the history of English hockey, died on 4 March 2026 at the age of 91. Born in Colchester, Essex, John’s life was defined by his devotion to sport, his generosity of...
by Hockey Admin | Mar 26, 2026 | 2026 News Items
Royal Holloway University doctoral student, Heathcliff Newman, joined The Hockey Museum (THM) in February 2026 on a full-time, three-month placement to inject fresh energy into our oral history project. Since THM’s original National Heritage Lottery Fund project to...
by Hockey Admin | Mar 26, 2026 | Officiating and Rules
In 1976, hockey players witnessed the slow death of the centre bully when five new experimental rules were issued by the International Hockey Federation (FIH), one of which was a novel way to start or restart a hockey match when, traditionally, a centre bully...
