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Media Highlights: Feb 9th edition

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Abbott nabs three in Kookaburras romp
ABC Regional Online – Australia
It was 3-0 inside 10 minutes with Simon Orchard and Eddie Ockenden also getting on the score sheet, as Belgium went to water. Abbott bagged his first and …  
Kookaburras trounce Belgians 10-0
Ninemsn – Sydney,New South Wales,Australia
Belgium didn’t know what had hit them when youngsters Simon Orchard and Eddie Ockenden combined to make it 3-0 within ten minutes. Abbott got his first soon …   

 
Desmond Abbott ( right ) and Eli Matheson

Abbott hat-trick hand Australia series victory
International Hockey Federation – UK
Before Belgium knew what hit them the Kookaburras were at it again, with youngsters Simon Orchard and Eddie Ockenden combining to perfection. …

Media Highlights: Versus Belgium

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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 …

Media Highlights: The quick wrap edition

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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. …

Media Highlights: More Netherlands

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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. …

Media Hightlights: Netherland series wrap

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Eddie on ABC South West, WA

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

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Source: Justin Chadwick, Sydney Morning Herald

Media Highlights: Charlesworth hears London calling

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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