Insta handed nightmare IHL draw
Catholic Institute were once again left bemoaning the Irish Hockey League draw after they were handed arguably the toughest pool in the history of the competition for the 2012/13 season.
Catholic Institute were once again left bemoaning the Irish Hockey League draw after they were handed arguably the toughest pool in the history of the competition for the 2012/13 season.
UCC and Galway were unable to spring any surprises as the Irish Hockey League wildcard playoffs went entirely to plan for the favourites — so much so that the final day’s play could be cancelled.
The IHA have agreed to their request to play both Irish Hockey League wildcard playoff games in one day – now it’s up to UCC’s students to get their heads out of exam mode in a bid to secure a berth in next season’s national league tomorrow.
At half-time of the men’s Irish Senior Cup final between Cork Harlequins and Railway Union last Sunday, Ronan Pelow addressed the crowd to express his thanks to the hockey public for their support to his family in the wake of his son Chris’ traumatic recent illness. For those who were unable to make it to Belfield, Ronan has sent on his words from the day to SFH to extend his thanks to all who have offered their support.
Retirements could be on hold as Cork Harlequins head for the EuroHockey League next October, following a scarcely-believable Irish Senior Cup victory that will live long in the memory.
The past should prove an inspiration rather than a burden for Cork Harlequins as they bid to become the longest odds Irish Senior Cup winners in some time.