Eddie on ABC South West, WA
Talking about professional hockey, Hobart, Olympics 2008 and new squad members.
Charlesworth appointment a new era for hockey
The Kookaburra’s two-time World Hockey Player of the Year and Olympic Gold Medallist Jamie Dwyer believes the appointment of Ric Charlesworth as Australian head coach, has signalled a new era in Australian Men’s Hockey.
Dwyer took a backseat in last night’s win as 2008 International Hockey Federation Young Player of the Year, Eddie Ockenden, led the way for the Kookaburras scoring twice.
Source: Clint Thomas at thewest.com.au
The Kooaburras beat the Netherlands to tie up their hockey series
Australia handed coach Ric Charlesworth his first victory as they locked up their four-match hockey series with a 4-2 win over the Netherlands in Busselton.
The Kookaburras avenged their first-up defeat with a stirring second half performance, young gun Eddie Ockenden and veteran Grant Schubert both scoring doubles for the home side.
Plenty of belief in Kookas coach: Dwyer
Star Kookaburras striker Jamie Dwyer says the squad has complete trust and belief in Ric Charlesworth as the master coach attempts to usher in a new golden era in Australian men’s hockey.
Source: Justin Chadwick, Sydney Morning Herald