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After a thrilling 4-4 draw, Ranchi Royals clinch bonus point in shootout against HIL GC

After a thrilling 4-4 draw, Ranchi Royals clinch bonus point in shootout against HIL GC

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After a 4-4 draw over the four quarters, Ranchi Royals emerged victorious over HIL GC, beating them 4-1 in shootout in a thrilling Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) clash at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium on Monday. With the two points earned, Royals moved ahead of HIL GC on the points table into second place. Araijeet Singh Hundal (19′, 32′), Sam Lane (42′) and Tom Boon (57′) were the goalscorers for Ranchi Royals, while Lalit Kumar Upadhyay (25′, 53′), Kane Russell (36′) and Sudeep Chirmako (39′) scored the goals for HIL GC. In the shootout, Vishnukant Singh, Sam Lane, Maxime van Oost and Tom Boon scored from their attempts for the Royals. Royals started the game strong and made consecutive circle entries in the very first minute, Mandeep Singh was through on goal but James Mazarelo of HIL GC made a crucial save to keep it level. The rest of the quarter saw HIL GC regroup and hold possession, however, they couldn’t find clear chances on goal due to the Royals’ tight defence. The first penalty …

Alexander Hendrickx’s solitary goal helps Lancers maintain unbeaten run | Hockey News

Alexander Hendrickx’s solitary goal helps Lancers maintain unbeaten run | Hockey News

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A solitary goal by Belgian Alexander Hendrickx (40th minute) was enough for leaders Vedanta Kalinga Lancers to secure a win over Hyderabad Toofans and continue their unbeaten run in the eight-team Hockey India League in Ranchi on Wednesday. Lancers, who had finished sixth last season, had needed a shootout to prevail over Hockey India GC in their last encounter on Sunday, but got the job done in regulation time on this occasion. Lancers now have 11 points from four matches. They went into Wednesday’s match with a clear intent of taking an early lead. While Toofans had more ball possession in the opening quarter, Lancers had the only attempt on goal with Australian Liam Henderson’s shot being saved by German goalkeeper Jean-Paul Danneberg. Toofans had more of the ball in the second period as well and made 12 circle entries compared to Lancer’s seven. But Henderson once again came close to breaking the deadlock when his shot hit the post. Prior to Wednesday’s game, Lancers had conceded only three goals in the tournament and the …

Hockey: Indian national team stars Mandeep Singh and Udita Duhan tie the knot | Hockey News

Hockey: Indian national team stars Mandeep Singh and Udita Duhan tie the knot | Hockey News

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Indian hockey team stars Mandeep Singh and Udita Duhan tied the knot on Saturday, Hockey Indian confirmed in a statement wishing the couple. Mandeep was an integral player in India’s back-to-back bronze medal-winning squads at the Olympic Games, while Udita was part of the famous fourth-placed women’s team in Tokyo. “Hockey India extends its heartfelt congratulations to its star players, Mandeep Singh and Udita Duhan, who are celebrating their wedding today,” the governing body said in a statement. “The couple, both of whom have showcased exemplary dedication and talent in their respective fields, have been role models for aspiring athletes across the country. Hockey India wishes the newlyweds a lifetime of happiness and success in their personal and professional journeys.” Story continues below this ad Mandeep, the forward, made his breakthrough in the previous iteration of the Hockey India League in 2013. Hockey World League Round 2 in New Delhi back in 2013. According to FIH’s database, he has played 260 times for the senior men’s team, scoring 120 goals. In the recently relaunched HIL, …