Eddie Ockenden

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

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.

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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

ABC Grandstand talks to Ric Charlesworth around 2:15pm on the 10th January on ABC Local Radio.

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A couple of weeks ago I was interviewed by Melbourne sports radio station SEN 1116.

I was asked about my thoughts on Ric Charlesworth, my time at the Olympics and where I think I can improve my game.

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This is an interview (old now) with Andrew McDonald when Matty Wells, David Guest and I were all selected in the Kookaburras Team for the Beijing Olympics.

 THREE Tasmanians in a National team. Not bad Eh !

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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