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Asian Games: Dominant India Beat Malaysia 6-0 In Women's Hockey

A dominant India defeated Malaysia 6-0 to register their second consecutive win in the women's hockey competition at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Friday. The Indians continued from where they left against Singapore in their campaign opener and pumped in four goals in the first quarter of the Pool A match. Monika (7th minute) opened the scoring for India before vice-captain Deep Grace Ekka (8th), Navneet Kaur (11th), Vaishnavi Vitthal Phalke (15th), Sangita Kumari (24th) and Lalremsiami (50th) also found the back of the net.

New hockey sticks aim to spark conversation about Every Child Matters movement in Canada

Thousands of new orange and black Every Child Matters hockey sticks now on shelves of sporting goods stores across Canada are meant to do more than just send pucks into nets.

Men's Hockey: Abhishek Scores Brace To Guide India To 4-2 Win Against Japan

Young striker Abhishek fired two goals as India beat defending champions Japan 4-2 to register their third consecutive victory and take a giant step towards semi-final of the men's hockey competition at the Asian Games in Hangzhou on Thursday. Abhishek (13th, 48th minutes) scored two field goals, while Mandeep Singh (24th) and Amit Rohidas (34th) were the other scorers for India. Japan fought back in the final five minutes of the fourth and final quarter and scored two quick goals through Genki Mitani (57th) and Ryosei Kato (60) to reduce the margin of defeat.

Oman To Host Hockey Olympic Qualifier In Place Of Pakistan: FIH

Oman will now host one of the men's hockey Olympic Qualifiers after the world body (FIH) withdrew the tournament from Pakistan due to infighting between the national federation and the country's Sports Board. The International Hockey Federation announced that tournament will be held in Muscat from January 15 to 21 next year. The other three FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers will be played in China (women's - January 15-21 2024) and Spain (women's and men's - January 13-21).

Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy expected to miss 2 months after back surgery

Tampa Bay Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy is expected to miss the first two months of the NHL season after undergoing back surgery.

Oman To Host Hockey Olympic Qualifier In Place Of Pakistan: FIH

Oman will now host one of the men's hockey Olympic Qualifiers after the world body (FIH) withdrew the tournament from Pakistan due to infighting between the national federation and the country's Sports Board. The International Hockey Federation announced that tournament will be held in Muscat from January 15 to 21 next year. The other three FIH Hockey Olympic Qualifiers will be played in China (women's - January 15-21 2024) and Spain (women's and men's - January 13-21).

Sask.-based Indigenous Sports Academy continues to grow in its 3rd year

It was only the second exhibition game of the season, but the Indigenous Sports Academy (ISA) Eagles took flight with a 10-1 win over the Notre Dame Hounds.

High hockey IQ and hard work: How Brianne Jenner became a leader in Canadian women's hockey

It was a perfect pass from Brianne Jenner destined for the stick of her long-time teammate, Canadian captain Marie-Philip Poulin, that ended a nearly 10-year golden drought for the national women's team at the world championship in 2021.

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Asian Games: Dominant India Beat Malaysia 6-0 In Women's Hockey

New hockey sticks aim to spark conversation about Every Child Matters movement in Canada

Men's Hockey: Abhishek Scores Brace To Guide India To 4-2 Win Against Japan

Oman To Host Hockey Olympic Qualifier In Place Of Pakistan: FIH

Lightning goalie Andrei Vasilevskiy expected to miss 2 months after back surgery

Oman To Host Hockey Olympic Qualifier In Place Of Pakistan: FIH

Sask.-based Indigenous Sports Academy continues to grow in its 3rd year

High hockey IQ and hard work: How Brianne Jenner became a leader in Canadian women's hockey