May 26 2009

Media Highlights: The “phew” there’s a new post edition

Australia on European Tour
International Hockey Federation – UK
Team Australia: Jamie Dwyer, Liam De Young, Simon Orchard, Glenn Turner, Chris Ciriello, Jason Wilson, Mark Knowles, Russell Ford, Eddie Ockenden

Kookaburras too strong for France
SportsAustralia.com – Maddington,Australia
veterans Brent Livermore and Liam De Young were also amongst the best players alongside reigning FIH World Young Player of the Year, Eddie Ockenden.


Mar 16 2009

Media Highlights: The “if you can read Dutch” edition

Oltmans: ‘Gekregen wat we verdienden; helemaal niets dus’
Sportweek – Amsterdam,Noord Holland,Netherlands
 in de tweede helft toch op voorsprong na een schitterend doelpunt van Eddy Ockenden. De bezoekers bleken niet in staat deze voorsprong vast te houden. 
  

 

Akbar houdt Laren lang in de race
De Gooi- en Eemlander – Almere,Flevoland,Netherlands
Maar zijn team wilde maar niet op gang komen, op een bevlieging van Eddy Ockenden na. Vlak na rust opende de Australiër tegen de verhouding in de score, 

Feb 12 2009

Media Highlights: A star destined to shine

MEET the new face of Australian hockey. At just 21, Eddie Ockenden has become a dominant weapon in the Kookaburras’ armour and looms as the match-winner in today’s decider against Belgium in a three-Test series that began on Thursday with a 4-4 draw and continued last night with a 7-1 Australian win.

http://www.theage.com.au/news/sport/a-star-destined-to-shine/2009/02/07/1233423563525.html


Feb 6 2009

Media Highlights: Versus Belgium

Belgium forces draw with Australia
International Hockey Federation – UK
Both teams shared control of the ball for the next ten minutes with Eddie Ockenden and Mark Paterson doing their best to lift the team and regain the lead.
Kookaburras avoid loss to Belgium
Ninemsn – Sydney,New South Wales,Australia
David Guest and Eddie Ockenden also excelled in the midfield, but the Aussies still couldn’t shake their European opponents. The Australians began to get on

Feb 3 2009

Media Highlights: The quick wrap edition

A natural training ground Athletes thrive in State’s wonders
Tasmania Examiner – Launceston,Tasmania,Australia
hockey players stand to emulate Olympians Matthew Wells, David Guest and
Eddie Ockenden
as soon as the new Tasmanian hockey centre gets levelled out.
Australia to meet Belgium
International Hockey Federation – UK
while 2008 Beijing Olympic bronze medallists such as Eddie Ockenden, David Guest, Luke Doerner and Des Abbott will also help lead the squad.

Jan 26 2009

Media Highlights: More Netherlands

 

Aussies have night out against the Dutch
The West Australian – Perth,Western Australia,Australia
Young Olympic sensation Eddie Ockenden was the first to score for Australia with a scrambled field goal just six minutes into the game. 
  

 

‘ Burras win well

‘Burras win well
sportal.com.au – Australia
2008 World Young Player of the Year Eddie Ockenden confirmed his growing reputation as a future star of the game, opening the Kookaburras score sheet only 


Kookaburras demolish Dutch
ABC Online – Australia
Eddie Ockenden scored twice for Australia while Luke Doerner, Russell Ford, Liam de Young and Eli Matheson also nabbed goals. Rogier Hofman, Taeke Taekema 
 


Eddie in running for AIS award Tasmania Examiner – Launceston, Tasmania, Australia
Tasmanian hockey young gun Eddie Ockenden’s reputation  Hobart’s Ockenden was named the 2008 International Hockey Federation Young Player 
 


Kookaburras beat Netherlands
Daily Telegraph – Sydney, New South Wales,Australia
World Young Player of the Year Eddie Ockenden scored two goals, including the opener just six minutes in. The Australians quickly stamped their authority on 
 


Nederland verliest tweede oefenwedstrijd
Ezpress – Netherlands
Eddie Ockenden en Grand Schubert, beide uitkomend in de Nederlandse Rabo Hoofdklasse, waren verantwoordelijk voor de Australische treffers. 

Jan 23 2009

Media Hightlights: Netherland series wrap

Eddie on ABC South West, WA

Talking about professional hockey, Hobart, Olympics 2008 and new squad members.

Hear the interview

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.

Read the full article

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.

Full article

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.

Full article

Source: Justin Chadwick, Sydney Morning Herald


Jan 21 2009

Media Highlights: A stroke not enough to stop Dutch in first game

Netherlands spoil Charlesworth’s Kookaburra coaching debut.

The Netherlands have gained some revenge from the Beijing Olympics and spoiled Ric Charlesworth’s debut as Kookaburras coach, defeating the Kookaburras 4-2 tonight in Busselton,WA.

Read the full story


Jan 13 2009

Media Highlights: Charlesworth hears London calling

THREE days into his new job as coach of the Australian men’s hockey team, Ric Charlesworth had more than game plans on his mind. New players hoping to force their way into the team will be joined by midfielders Rob Hammond and Eddie Ockenden, defender Mark Knowles and striker Des Abbott, who return from their European club seasons for national duties.

For the full article, check out WA Today.

Source: WA Today’s Martin Boulton on January 11, 2009


Jan 2 2009

Media Highlights: Kookaburras in Canberra

Canberra will host a three-Test series between the Beijing Olympic Games bronze medal-winning Kookaburras and Belgium in February.

Two-time Olympians Grant Schubert and Liam DeYoung and Beijing medallist Eddie Ockenden, David Guest, Luke Doerner and Des Abbott will add experience to the squad.

http://www.canberratimes.com.au/news/local/news/general/belgium-tests-heading-for-national-capital/1394667.aspx