The 2021 Trans–Tasman Hockey Series was a field hockey series, comprising four test matches between the national teams of Australia and New Zealand. The series was held at Massey University in Palmerston North, from 27 May to 1 June.[1]
| Tournament details | |||
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| City | Palmerston North, New Zealand | ||
| Dates | 27 May – 1 June | ||
| Teams | 2 (from 1 confederation) | ||
| Venue(s) | Massey University | ||
| Final positions | |||
| Champions |  Australia | ||
| Runner-up |  New Zealand | ||
| Tournament statistics | |||
| Matches played | 4 | ||
| Goals scored | 14 (3.5 per match) | ||
| Top scorer(s) | Stephanie Kershaw Ambrosia Malone (2 goals) | ||
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Due to the ongoing impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, the series was the first time the two teams played an international match since March 2020, in their respective FIH Pro League matches.[2][3] The series was held simultaneously with a men's event.
Squads edit
Head coach: Katrina Powell
- Sophie Taylor
- Ambrosia Malone
- Brooke Peris
- Amy Lawton
- Ashlee Wells (GK)
- Penny Squibb
- Aleisha Power (GK)
- Georgia Wilson
- Madison Fitzpatrick
- Meg Pearce
- Greta Hayes
- Edwina Bone
- Stephanie Kershaw
- Kaitlin Nobbs
- Courtney Schonell
- Jane Claxton
- Jocelyn Bartram (GK)
- Karri Somerville
- Renee Taylor
- Kate Jenner
- Kalindi Commerford
- Mariah Williams
- Emily Chalker
- Rachael Lynch (GK)
- Grace Stewart
- Laura Barden
- Savannah Fitzpatrick
Head coach: 
Graham Shaw
- Tarryn Davey (GK)
- Olivia Shannon
- Olivia Merry
- Frances Davies
- Kayla Whitelock
- Elizabeth Gunson
- Samantha Charlton
- Tyler Lench
- Grace O'Hanlon (GK)
- Elizabeth Thompson
- Stephanie Dickins
- Tessa Jopp
- Megan Hull
- Alia Jaques
- Katie Doar
- Rose Keddell
- Kelsey Smith
- Holly Pearson
- Stacey Michelsen (C)
- Julia King
- Hope Ralph
- Georgia Barnett (GK)
Results edit
All times are local (NZST).
Standings edit
| Pos | Team | Pld | W | D | L | GF | GA | GD | Pts |
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| 1 | Australia
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4 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 8 | 6 | +2 | 6 |
| 2 | New Zealand (H)
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4 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 6 | 8 | −2 | 3 |
Source: Hockey New Zealand
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) games won; 4) head-to-head result.[4]
(H) Hosts
Rules for classification: 1) points; 2) goal difference; 3) games won; 4) head-to-head result.[4]
(H) Hosts
Fixtures edit
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Statistics edit
Goalscorers edit
There were 14 goals scored in 4 matches, for an average of 3.5 goals per match.
2 goals
1 goal
Source: FIH
References edit
- ^ "Long wait for Trans-Tasman hockey action is over". blacksticksnz.co.nz. New Zealand Hockey Federation. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
- ^ "2020-21 FIH Pro League (W)". tms.fih.ch. International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
- ^ "Hockey: Black Sticks men, women return after 14-month hiatus for series against Australia". newshub.co.nz. NewsHub. Retrieved 18 May 2021.
- ^ Regulations November 2019