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The Northern Tridents are a New Zealand based field hockey club, originating in the nation's northern most region. The club was established in 2020, and is one of four established to compete in Hockey New Zealand's new premier domestic competition, the Premier Hockey League.[1]
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| Full name | Northern Tridents |
|---|---|
| Nickname(s) | Tridents |
| League | Premier Hockey League |
| Founded | 2020 |
| Home ground | National Hockey Centre, Auckland, New Zealand (Capacity 500) |
| Personnel | |
| Coach | Bryce Collins (M) Emily Hurtz (W) |
| Website | blacksticksnz.co.nz tridents.co.nz |
The club unifies both men and women under one name.
The Northern Tridents competed for the first time in the inaugural season of Premier Hockey League, where the men's and women's teams finished fourth and second in their respective tournaments.[2][3]
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The Northern Tridents are set to compete in the 2024 edition of the Premier Hockey League, which begins on 2nd November 2024. The team continues to represent the northern region of New Zealand, spanning from the Bombays through to the far North.[4]
The draw for the 2024 season has been released, and fans can now view the full schedule on the Tridents' official website.[5]
Founded in 2020, the Northern Tridents emerged as one of four new teams created to enhance the development of hockey under the guidance of Hockey New Zealand. This initiative aimed to bolster the sport's popularity and accessibility throughout the country.
The Tridents represent the region from the Bombays through to the far North, uniting a diverse and vibrant area that showcases stunning landscapes and thriving communities. The team is compiled with talents across Northland to Auckland. [6] Drawing inspiration from the breathtaking ocean vistas of New Zealand's northern regions, the team’s name pays homage to the trident of Poseidon, the revered Greek God of the sea, symbolising strength, power, and a deep connection to the maritime environment.[7]
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Men
The following players represented the men's team during the 2024 edition of the Sentinel Homes Premier Hockey League.[8]
- Robbie Capizzi
- Luka Clark
- Scott Cosslett
- James Coughlan (field hockey)
- Aiden Fraser
- Zander Fraser
- Hayden Ganley (GK)
- Angus Griffin (GK)
- James Hickson
- Luke Holmes
- Isaac Houlbrooke
- Rocco Ludolph
- Liam Mortimer
- Jared Panchia
- Ryan Parr
- Jayshan Randhawa
- Netesh Sukha
- Charl Ulrich
- Maks Wyndham-Smith
Women
The following players represented the women's team during the 2024 edition of the Sentinel Homes Premier Hockey League.[9]
- Paige Blake
- Breana Catley
- Brodie Cochrane
- Saffy Cribb
- Kaea Elliott
- Tyla Goodsell-Matthews
- Claudia Hanham
- Maddie Harris
- Sophie Hildesley
- Holly Hilton-Jones
- Ella Hyatt Brown
- Emilie Logan
- Beth Norman
- Pippa Norman
- Holly Pearson
- Brooke Roberts (GK)
- Georgie Shotter
- Petrea Webster
- Charlie Wills
- Ruby Worrall
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