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Auckland U18 Men National Champions

July 20, 2024

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Congratulations to our Auckland U18 Men who were crowned 2024 Champions at the Vantage U18 Men’s National Tournament in Hawkes Bay.

Taking on old foes Canterbury, Auckland got off to an incredible start with quick-fire goals to Raynish Patel in the first minute, before Julius Sailer doubled the lead just two minutes later.  Angus Bannatyne made it 3-0 in the 37th minute, before Canterbury pegged one back in the final quarter.

Led by Captain Harrison Stewart, Head Coach Thornton McDade, U18’s Programme Lead Coach Clive Daniels and Manager Dave Wigmore, the Auckland U18 Men built on a strong campaign in 2023 which saw them claim bronze.

Meanwhile in Christchurch, the Auckland U18 Women’s team claimed bronze medal with a strong performance defeating Hawkes Bay 3-1 also in their playoff match. Poppy Webb (11th min) and Michayla Lilii-Moa (14th) got Auckland off to quick last too, with Lona Charlick (41st min) adding the 3rd. Hawkes Bay pegged one back in the fourth quarter (54th min). North Harbour won the women’s final 3-1 vs Manawatu.

Special congratulations to Poppy Webb who was the top goal scorer with 8 (4 x FG, 3x PC & 1x PS) at the Vantage U18 Women’s National Tournament.

Auckland U18 White Men’s finished their campaign in 18th, narrowly losing to North Harbour B today 2-1, with Arshpreet Kandola scoring.
Auckland U18 White Women’s finished their campaign on a high, claiming 19th place also with a 3-1 win, over Canterbury Development. Ashley Simango (2nd min) and Kayla Thackwray (10th min) rounded out the first quarter goals before Gemma Manning (40th min) added the 3rd. Canterbury Development scored their goal in the 42nd min.

 

A huge congratulations to all of our teams on their tournament performances.

 

Thank you to our amazing volunteer coaches and managers too!!!
Your contribution to our U18 programmes has been immense, we couldn’t do it without your support and time.
Thank you also to Trillian Trust for their generous funding support toward our U18 teams.

 

A very special thank you to:

 

Auckland U18 Blue Men:
Head Coach: Thronton McDade
U18 Men’s Lead Coach: Clive Daniels
Manager: Dave Wigmore

 

Auckland U18 Blue Women:
Head Coach: Brett Leaver
Team Manager: Kelly Hancock

 

Auckland U18 White Men:
Head Coach: Luke Holmes
Manager: Jai Hira

 

Auckland U18 White Women:
Head Coach:Helen Clarke
Assistant Coach: Julia King
Team Manager: Heidi Charlick

 

Auckland Coach and Player Development Manager: Rochi Gonzalez Canda

 

View tournament results and stats here: www.hockeynz.altiusrt.com

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