Scott Cosslett (born 19 February 2003[1]) is a field hockey player from New Zealand.[2][3]

Scott Cosslett
Personal information
Born (2003-02-19) 19 February 2003 (age 21)
Auckland, New Zealand
Playing position Defence
Senior career
Years Team
North Harbour
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022–2023 New Zealand U–21 14 (3)
2023– New Zealand 6 (2)
Medal record
Men's field hockey
Representing  New Zealand
Sultan Azlan Shah Cup
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Ipoh Team
Junior Oceania Cup
Silver medal – second place 2022 Canberra Team

Early life edit

Cosslett grew up in Auckland, New Zealand.[2] He is an alumnus of Westlake Boys' High School.[4]

Career edit

Under–21 edit

Cosslett made his international debut at under–21 level. He represented the New Zealand U–21 team at the 2022 Junior Oceania Cup in Canberra, where he won a silver medal.[5][6]

He followed this up in 2023 with appearances at the Sultan of Johor Cup in Johor Bahru, and the FIH Junior World Cup in Kuala Lumpur.[5][7][8]

Domestic league edit

In the Ford National Hockey Championship, Cosslett represents North Harbour.[9]

Black Sticks edit

Cosslett received his first call-up to the national Black Sticks in 2024. He made his international debut during the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Ipoh, where he also won a bronze medal.[10][11][12][13] He was later named in the squad for the 2023–24 FIH Nations Cup in Gniezno.[14]

International goals edit

Goal Date Location Opponent Score Result Competition Ref.
1 5 May 2024 Azlan Shah Stadium, Ipoh, Malaysia   Japan 1–3 1–4 2024 Sultan Azlan Shah Cup [15]
2 11 May 2024   Malaysia 1–1 3–2 [16]

References edit

  1. ^ "Team Details – New Zealand". tms.fih.ch. International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Men's Team – U21". blacksticksnz.co.nz. New Zealand Hockey Federation. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  3. ^ "Dankzij deze familie voelt Nieuw-Zeelandse hockeyer Scott (20) zich thuis in Schiedam". ad.nl (in Dutch). AD. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  4. ^ "Dedication to training key to WBHS success". rangitoto-observer.co.nz. The Rangitoto Observer. 2 September 2020. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  5. ^ a b "Cosslett Scott". tms.fih.ch. International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  6. ^ "Burras and Jillaroos go undefeated against Junior Black Sticks". hockey.org.au. Hockey Australia. 14 December 2022. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  7. ^ "Cosslett Scott". sultanjohorcup.com. Sultan of Johor Cup. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  8. ^ "Junior World Cup Squads Highlight Strong Talent Coming Through". blacksticksnz.co.nz. New Zealand Hockey Federation. 12 September 2023. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  9. ^ "Cosslett Scott". hockeynz.altiusrt.com. New Zealand Hockey Federation. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  10. ^ "VANTAGE BLACK STICKS MEN RAMP UP OLYMPIC PREP". blacksticksnz.co.nz. New Zealand Hockey Federation. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  11. ^ "Black Sticks hope to build winning mentality ahead of Paris Olympics". nst.com.my. New Straits Times. 30 April 2024. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  12. ^ "Black Sticks Men gear up for their Everest – the Olympics". 1news.co.nz. 1 News. 2 May 2024. Retrieved 7 May 2024.
  13. ^ "Malaysia lose to Kiwis, Japan lift Sultan Azlan Shah Cup for first time". thestar.com.my. The Star. 11 May 2024. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  14. ^ "VANTAGE BLACK STICKS STARS SET TO SHINE AT NATIONS CUP". blacksticksnz.co.nz. New Zealand Hockey Federation. 15 May 2024. Retrieved 15 May 2024.
  15. ^ "New Zealand 1–4 Japan". International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 6 May 2024.
  16. ^ "Malaysai 2–3 New Zealand". International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 15 May 2024.

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