Hockey Current Stories

World Hockey Current Stories:	No major changes in ABN AMRO World Rankings 16 Feb 2009 The International Hockey Federation (FIH) updated the ABN AMRO Women’s World Rankings as a result of the Women’s Pan Am Cup. The final ranking of the event played in Bermuda didn’t have a major effect on these rankings. more -->

Shahid Ali Khan new Pakistan coach 16 Feb 2009 The Pakistan Hockey Federation (PHF) has appointed Olympian Shahid Ali Khan as new coach of the national team while Secretary PHF Asif Bajwa will also be the team Manager during the upcoming Asia Cup. more -->

	Narrow escape for Argentina at Pan American Cup 16 Feb 2009 Argentina retained the Pan American Cup title against the USA in a sudden death penalty-stroke shootout. more -->

	Argentina struggle past Chile to meet the USA in the Pan American Cup final 15 Feb 2009 Argentina struggled past a valiant Chilean team (1-0) and will meet the USA in the much anticipated final of the Women’s Pan American Cup in Bermuda more -->

	Trinidad & Tobago stun Canada and advance to semi-finals 12 Feb 2009 Trinidad & Tobago battled for its first ever victory against Canada (3-2) to earn a semi-final berth, where they will meet the USA, while Argentina cruised to an easy win over Bermuda before playing against South American rivals Chile in semi-final. more -->

New Zealand ready for test series against India 11 Feb 2009 The New Zealand men’s team continues its build up to the Oceania Cup this month with a four test series in Wellington and Auckland. more -->

	USA and Chile advance to the semi-finals 11 Feb 2009 USA and Chile advance to the semi-finals at the Women’s Pan American Cup in Bermuda, after wins over Mexico (6-0) and Jamaica (2-0). more -->

Netherlands win Punjab Gold Cup 09 Feb 2009 The men’s team of Netherlands has won the Punjab Gold Cup in Chandigarh, India by defeating the home team 2-1 in the final. Netherlands scored the winning goal eight minutes before the end of the match in front of an 18’000 crowd in the Indian city. more -->

	Second wins for Argentina and USA at Pan American Cup 09 Feb 2009 Argentina and USA are the only unbeaten teams at the Women’s Pan American Cup in Bermuda, after wins over Canada (4-0) and Chile (2-0). more -->

Abbott hat-trick hand Australia series victory 08 Feb 2009 Australia has continued its winning ways under new coach Ric Charlesworth, handing the legendary coach his second series victory in as many attempts after defeating Belgium tonight in the final match of their three test series. more --> Source: http://www.worldhockey.org/vsite/vcontent/page/newslist/0,8506,1181-144740-161956-5331-news-list,00.html