CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS

CONFERENCE CHAMPIONSHIPS ARE UNDERWAY THIS WEEKEND

GOOD LUCK TO ALL TEAMS IN THEIR RESPECTIVE CONFERENCE TOURNAMENTS, ESPECIALLY OUR SPONSORED TEAMS

UNC (ACC)

The Tar Heels face Wake Forrest 10/2 at1pm 

Other Semi-Final games are between Duke and Maryland

JMU (CAA)

The Dukes take on Hofstra 10/2 at 1pm and will face Northeastern 10/3 at 2:30pm 

SYRACUSE (BIG EAST)

Syracuse takes on Providence tonight, 10/2 at 5pm. 

The Big East Tournament is at Sunday, 10/4 at noon. 

COLUMBIA (IVY)

Columbia will take on Harvard tomorrow, 10/3

RECENT CHAMPIONS CHALLENGE SCHEDULE

Taken From USA Field Hockey

Participating Teams
Pool A	Pool B
Australia	Ireland
Belgium	South Africa
India	Scotland
Wales	USA

Sept. 29, 2012	Info	Time (local)	Teams	Score
Match #01	A	10:00 am	India vs Wales	3-0 (2-0)
Match #02	A	12:30 pm	Australia vs Belgium	4-1 (2-0)
Match #03	B	3:00 pm	South Africa vs Ireland	0-1 (0-0)
Match #04	B	5:30 pm	USA vs Scotland	0-1 (0-1)

Sept. 30, 2012	Info	Time (local)	Teams	Score
Match #05	A	10:30 am	Belgium vs Wales	4-2 (3-0)
Match #06	A	1:00 pm	India vs Australia	1-8 (1-3)
Match #07	B	3:30 pm	Ireland vs Scotland	1-1 (0-1)
Match #08	B	6:00 pm	USA vs South Africa	4-2 (1-2)

Oct. 2, 2012	Info	Time (local)	Teams	Score
Match #09	A	11:00 am	Belgium vs India
Match #10	A	1:30 pm	Australia vs Wales
Match #11	B	4:00 pm	South Africa vs Scotland
Match #12	B	6:30 pm	Ireland vs USA

Oct. 4, 2012	Info	Time (local)	Teams	Score
Match #13	Quarterfinal	11:00 am	1st Pool A - 4th Pool B
Match #14	Quarterfinal	1:30 pm	2nd Pool B - 3rd Pool A
Match #15	Quarterfinal	4:00 pm	2nd Pool A - 3rd Pool B
Match #16	Quarterfinal	6:30 pm	1st Pool B - 4th Pool A

Oct. 6, 2012	Info	Time (local)	Teams	Score
Match #17	5-8 place	10:00 am	Loser 13 - Loser 14
Match #18	5-8 place	12:30 pm	Loser 15 - Loser 16
Match #19	Semi-final	3:00 pm	Winner 13 - Winner 14
Match #20	Semi-final	5:30 pm	Winner 15 - Winner 16

Oct. 7, 2012	Info	Time (local)	Teams	Score
Match #21	7th place	9:00 am	Loser 17 - Loser 18
Match #22	5th place	11:30 am	Winner 17 - Winner 18
Match #23	Bronze	2:00 pm	Loser 19 - Loser 20
Match #24	Gold	4:30 pm	Winner 19 - Winner 20

NEW NFHCA RANKINGS

After a great weekend of Field Hockey in Division I play, the new NFHCA rankings have come out just in time as teams gear up for their upcoming games this weekend. There have been quite a few teams moving around in the top 25, and a couple of new comers as well! One thing that has not changed however, is the standing of the top 6 teams. Here are the new standings released today, Sept. 18, 2012. 

Ranking Colors:
GREEN : MOVED UP IN THE RANKINGS
RED: MOVED DOWN IN THE RANKINGS
WHITE: RANKING REMAINED THE SAME
ORANGE: PREVIOUSLY UNRANKED, NEW TO TOP 25

2012 Penn Moto/ NFHCA Division I National Coaches Poll

Released: September 18, 2012

http://www.nfhca.org/

1. University of North Carolina 

- This past weekend the Heels defeated ODU 3-2, which was broadcast on ESPN3.com, and defeated the Wake Forest 2-1 securing their top spot for another week. This Friday, the Heels will take on their historic rival, the DukeBlue Devils (#19), in Durham, as well as Stanford (#11) on Sunday at home in Chapel Hill. 

2. Syracuse University

- Syracuse has pulled out of last week's tie with Princeton to secure the #2 ranking this week after two big wins over Villanova and Kent State. This weekend they will be have to face the now #3 ranked Princeton Tigers on Sunday after playing Rutgers on Friday. It will be tough, but excited weekend to watch as these teams meet to battle out for the higher ranking!

3. Princeton 

- They may have technically gone down one ranking spot from last week, but all eyes will be on the Tigers as they play to gain the the higher ranking over Syracuse this Sunday at home. The Tigers will also be playing Yale on Saturday. It will be a great test for the Tigers to have a tough back-to-back weekend so early in the season!

4. Maryland 

- Maryland has stayed put at #4 this week. Looking head to this weekend, the Terps will face fellow ACC team, Wake Forest in Winston Salem. 

5. UConn

- The Huskies may have stayed put this week, but they will have their hands full this weekend when they face #16 University of New Hampshire on Friday and Villanova on Sunday. UNH has moved up five spots from last week and will be a good test for the Huskies!

6. Penn State

- Penn State is going to be facing a great weekend of Big 10 Conference competition this weekend with games against newly ranked #24 Indiana and #15 University of Michigan at Home. 

7. University of Virginia - 

- UVA Moved up 2 spots from last week with a win over Miami of Ohio on National Field Hockey Day. This weekend they will be heading to Boston this weekend to  face #12 Boston University and #22 Boston College. 

8. Northeastern

- Down 1 spot from last week,  Northeastern will face #20 William and Mary on Friday, and #9 Old Dominion on Sunday. Old Dominion is a very tough team and will be coming for a win to move up the rankings!

9. Old Dominion University

- ODU has moved Down 1 spot from last week, after losing to UNC and beating Wake Forest this past weekend. Looking forward, the Monarchs  play #8 Northestern, and will attempt to move back up in the rankings. The will also be facing Hofstra at the beginning of the weekend. 

10. Northwestern

- The Wildcats have stayed put at #10 after this weekend's play, and will be facing Ohio and Ohio State this weekend.

11. Stanford

- Up one spot over the weekend, the Cardinals will head to Chapel Hill, NC to face #1 UNC and Radford this weekend. 

12. Boston University

- Down one stop from after the weekend, the Terriers will face #7 University of Virginia at home this weekend. 

13. Iowa University

- Iowa is up one spot from last weekend after a win over Albany. This weekend the Hawkeyes will face the #15 Michigan State and Central Michigan. 

14. Wake Forest University

- Down one spot, after a win over Appalachian State and a loss to #1 Ranked UNC. The Demon Deacons will face the Maryland Terapins this weekend!

15. Michigan State

- Up 4 spots from last week and will be facing Big 10 conference competitor, Iowa and ACC competitor Duke this weekend. It will a a lot of traveling for the Michigan State girls, not be mention a lot of great hockey!

16. University of New Hampshire

- UNH has moved up a huge 5 spots, from their previous #21 ranking. Their new ranking will be put to the test when they face the #5 UConn Huskies. 

17. University of Michigan 

- Michigan has moved down one spot in the rankings this week. The girls will be traveling to play Bucknell and #6 Penn State this upcoming weekend in back-to-back games. 

18. Lafayette College 

- Recently unranked, Lafayette College has come into the Top 25 this week to secure the #18 spot. The Leopards' new ranking will be put to the test as the face #21 ranked Albany this Saturday. 

19. Duke University

- Duke is down 2 spots this week. This weekend the Blue Devils face their historic rival, the #1 Ranked North Carolina Tar-Heels, on their home turf Friday night. On Sunday, the Blue Devils will also host #15 Ranked Michigan State. It will be a weekend of stiff competition for the Blue Devils. 

20. College of William and Mary

- Recently unranked, the Tribe has come up into the rankings this week and will be playing Hofstra and #8 Ranking Northeastern. 

21. Albany

- Albany has moved down one spot this past week. 

22. Boston College

- BC has moved down 4 spots

23. Drexel 

- has moved down 8 spots

24. Indiana

- the Hoosiers have moved into the top 25 this week. Their new ranking will be tested when they face #6 Ranked Penn State this weekend. 

25. University of Massachusetts 

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Weekend Results

This weekend was a great weekend of Games in Division I Field Hockey. Here are the results of the games that Hockey Power spotlighted for the weekend. 

UNC  vs. Old Dominion                                                                    Princeton vs. Dartmouth

     2      -     1                                                                                                    4        -        1

Maryland vs. Boston College                                                          Rutgers vs. UConn

            7        -        4                                                                                      0     -       5

 

Villanova vs. Syracuse                                                                     UVA vs. Miami (Ohio)

         2        -      5                                                                                      6     -       1

Iowa vs. Albany                                                                                 Michigan vs. Fairfield                                        

     2     -       1                                                                                                    5       -       0

Richmond vs. Duke                                                                           Wake Forest vs. UNC

            1      -      2                                                                                                 1     -      2

Northwestern vs. Ball State                                                           Old Dominion vs. Duke

                   8        -         0                                                                                            3     -      1

We will have to wait and see how these scores change the NFHCA Rankings for this week!

NATIONAL FIELD HOCKEY DAY SEPT 15th

Harrow Sports is proud to help put together the first ever NATIONAL FIELD HOCKEY DAY 

Sept. 15

CHECK OUT THE BELOW VIDEO TO SEE HARROW's SPONSORED PLAYER RACHEL DAWSON TALK ABOUT NATIONAL FIELD HOCKEY DAY

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=td_riStvmLY&feature=player_embedded

National Field Hockey Day is a great way to get out and support the game that we all love by getting out there and promoting the sport. Introduce the game to a friend, family member, or group of people with your team and take a photo and TWEET @HarrowFH to win a HARROW FIELD HOCKEY PRIZE PACK!

The HARROW FIELD HOCKEY PRIZE PACK will be awarded to the team with the best celebration of National Field Hockey Day! The Tweet has to be sent on the 15th of September. 

GET YOUR HARROW ON!

START TO FALL SEASONS

Preseasons are over, school is starting and seasons are getting underway across the country. Hockey Power is trying to keep tabs on all of the great Field Hockey that is going on across the country on every level: Field Hockey , College, etc. 

That's where we need your help. Email us at Custserv@harrowsports.com about anything that is going on with Field Hockey in your region. We are doing our best to stay up to date, but a little help never hurt anyone! We are going to be featuring a different high school team across the country EVERY WEEK. If you want your team to be featured, reach out and let us know how your team is doing and any other information that is Hockey Power worthy. 

Reach out and Good Luck with all upcoming games!

TOMAHWAK

TOMA TOMA TOMA

With the recognizable double stripe in red, The Tomahawk is a new addition to Harrow's line up of Advance Field Hockey Sticks. Harrow wanted to produce a stick in our Advanced line that had all of the composition of an elite stick, but was geared for players not quite at the Elite level. The Tomahawk is going to give players a leg up on the competition with its' perfect balance of power and touch that intermediate to advanced players desire. This stick is geared for that player that is on the verge of being an elite player and is looking for a stick that isn't going to take away the control or touch that they have come accustomed to with the stick they already have.

The Tomahawk is going to be that extra "something" that every player is looking for when they come into high school or college when learning and trying new skills.

Click here to check out the TOMAHAWK
Harrow Sports :: Tomahawk Elite Field Hockey Stick

DYNASTY

Time to bow down to the new addition to Harrow's Elite Line of  Field Hockey sticks : THE DYNASTY

The DYNASTY is the the latest addition to the Elite Line. With the recognizable double stripe, the Gold Dynasty has the traditional bow and composition that any player would love, with the power and touch of our Elite Sticks. The DYNASTY is geared for an attack-minded player that wants a forgiving stick that doesn't compromise it's power. The composition is similar to that of the TEMBO and other Elite sticks in Harrow's Line, but has the traditional bow adds an ease and comfort that players have come accustom to. If you are looking for a stick that has more power, but don't want to change the composition or bow of your traditional stick, the DYNASTY is the stick for you!

Picture above is Harrow's sponsored player, Rachel Dawson, that she tweeted after a clinic sporting the new DYNASTY. 

Click here to check out the Dynasty:

Harrow Sports :: Dynasty Field Hockey Stick

RD8

Harrow Field Hockey would like to introduce you to the RD8.

We are really excited about this new top of the line stick that was designed by and for National Team Player and Harrow Sponsored Player, Rachel Dawson. 

Similar to the TEMBO, The RD8 has top of the line composition that is going to give players extreme power and great skill due to its cutting edge "Low Bow" design. The RD8 is designed for International play for top of the line players, but that does not mean that only the top players in the world use it! When you pick up this stick, you are going to see an immediate change in your skill, power, and touch with the ball. The RD8 is not only the top stick that Harrow Produces, it is also one of the top sticks in the game! Every player that picks up this stick raves about the touch. When asked about all of the sticks that we have, Harrow's Brand Manager, Alli Tanner, raves about the RD8 saying, "this stick is such a game changer, I wish I could have played with it when I was in college!" If you are looking for that competitive edge that will put you an inch in front of the competition; at any level, the RD8 is the stick for you!

The combination of the power and touch of the RD8, makes it one of the best sticks in the game. 

Check out the RD8 here:

 Harrow Sports :: RD8 International Low Bow Tembo

LOBO

Harrow is Introducing some new Field Hockey sticks into its already stellar lineup of sticks. 

One of which is the new LOBO.  The LOBO has the low bow that is associated with some of our Elite sticks like the TEMBO and the RD8, but the LOBO is going to be a little more forgiving leaving the payer with a great touch on the ball. This is going to be a great stick for a player that wants a great Advanced stick, but does not need the composite power of our Elite sticks. The Low Bow design of the LOBO will enable players to upgrade their game, without having to worry about the ball deflecting too far off of their stick when receiving: giving you more control than the Elite Sticks. 

Not to mention the LOBO's graphics are extremely unique. With one side being white with orange and yellow graphics, and the other side jet black - player's will look slick on the field as well. The product is a great way to get a top of the line stick without the power of the Elite. 

Check out the Stick Here:

Harrow Sports :: LOBO torch Elite Field Hockey Stick

USA Ends Series with a Tie - Time for the Olympic Celebration!

I know you all tuned in to Saturday's game between the US and Argentina, and what a game! It was obvious to all of us watching that the US is a force to be reckoned with! The girls looked fit, energized, and most importantly: passionate! Its hard to not get excited about the US' chances in the upcoming Olympic Games. They have met every challenge that they have faced front on with determination and passion. It was great to see all of the US's patriotic fans dressed up to support the girls in the heat. Even though the game ended in a tie, 2-2, it is great to see the progress that the US team has made. I know we will all be awaiting the next rematch between this two teams in London!

Life-Size Cardboard cut-outs of the Olympic Team

After the game, the Olympic team was finally able to celebrate at the Olympic Celebration dinner. Harrow was of course there to partake in the festivities! 

Below Harrow's Rachel Dawson is accompanied by fellow Olympians and University of North Carolina teammates Amy Tran-Swensen and Katelyn Falgowski. Speaking of Tar-Heels, recently Harrow has become a sponsor of the UNC Field Hockey Team!

In other hockey news, the National Futures Tournament is fully in swing until the 27th, which is the last day of U-19 competition. Good Luck to all participants!

Harrow and Glo Professional Flags lining the National Convention Center

Glo Professional Tent at NFTs 

 Make sure to check out the Harrow and Glo Professional tents at the tournament. Glo Professionals is one main sponsors for the US Team and their products are definitely worth taking a closer look at! Click HERE to go to their website. 

Champions Challenge 2011

The 2011 Champions Challenge is being held in Dublin, Ireland. Some folk have been asking how this tournament affects your chance to qualify for the Olympics and how it affects the teams’ international rankings.

The Champions Challenge is essentially the bottom six ranked teams in the world. The top six nations attend the Champions Trophy tournament. The loser of the Champions Trophy gets relegated to the Champions Challenge tournament and the winner of the Champions Challenge tournament then moves up to the Champions Trophy tournament.

This year the Pools are divided in two: Pool A and Pool B.

At the top of Pool A is South Africa with 4 points, ahead of Scotland who also has 4 points, but the convincing 5-1 for South Africa over Japan has put them at the top of pool A. Japan comes in third with 3 points and USA at the bottom of the pool after two close losses. Japan defeated USA 2-1 despite the USA having many chances in the last minutes of the half. USA’s second loss, 3-1 came versus Scotland after being tied at the half.

Pool B has been full of surprises with the usual field hockey powers not dominating. It appears this years Champions Challenge will be one for the under dogs. The host nation, Ireland leads Pool B with 6 points and two wins over Azerbaijan and India. Azerbaijan is in second standing with 3 points and a win over Spain. In the last two positions of Pool B is Spain and India with 1 point each.

Today is a rest day in Ireland with the teams preparing for the following upcoming matches: Japan vs Scotland; USA vs South Africa; Azerbaijan vs India and Spain vs Ireland.

Rachel Dawson Inks with Harrow Field Hockey

Press release: 

Harrow field hockey is proud to announce the signing of their first official sponsored player. 

Rachel Dawson, a University of North Carolina graduate and seven year American national team player, has teamed up with the American field hockey brand to promote, energize and grow the sport in this country.

Dawson, who already is a prominent face in American field hockey, epitomizes the Harrow brand with passion, energy, determination and a love for the game.

"I am beyond ecstatic to become Harrow's first officially sponsored field hockey athlete. The Harrow Brand is dynamic and innovative, and most importantly, dedicated to the growth of field hockey at every age and level in America.  As marketer, manufacturer, and distributor of its own line of quality field hockey sticks and equipment, Harrow is, in a word, All-American. I am excited to join forces with Harrow, and to represent a brand that I believe will have an important role in driving the USA to international podium status" said Dawson.

Harrow Sports, Inc. is a leading marketer, manufacturer, and distributor of sporting goods and uniforms to the institutional and team sports market. Harrow’s lacrosse, field hockey, ice hockey, and squash equipment lines, along with a comprehensive apparel, bag, and footwear are sold internationally and throughout America.

Mark Hayden, CEO of Harrow said, "Signing Rachel Dawson demonstrates Harrow's continued commitment to field hockey and women’s athletics. Rachel is one of the elite athletes in the history of field hockey and continues to serve as an outstanding symbol for the character, dedication, and performance that both Harrow and Rachel bring to the game. She is an excellent ambassador for female athletes all over the world."

 

Women's Senior National Championship

The Women’s National Championship got underway last Friday 20, May 2011 at American University in Washington D.C. The girls looked excited and raring to go for a week of America's best field hockey. Some impressive build-up play and goal shots but even more impressive goalkeeping from Jackie Kintzer and Amy Swenson. Nimble saves and continuous testing proved both their respective teams, South and Pennsylvania, came out on top with the W. A few struggled with basics as the pitch surface caused many balls to lift and many players saw themselves slipping and sliding. Interesting fun hockey for sure. Day two saw the South beating New Jersey 5-2. Mid Atlantic edging passed California 4-2 after a 2-2 tie at the half. No exciting scoring from New England vs Pennsylvania as they drew 0-0. The current results as of now are :

1. South

2. Pennsylvania

3. Mid Atlantic

4. New Jersey

5. New England

6. California

Day 3 will be an exciting one as Pennsylvania takes on New Jersey; California vs New England and the South vs Mid Atlantic.

Get your Harrow on!

Melanie Brill with the Harrow Titan and glove

Melanie Brill (center) picked up her first international cap yesterday in the second game of the USA / Canda field hockey series - using the Harrow Titan and glove!!

From USA Field Hockey -

CHULA VISTA, CA – The USA Women’s National Field Hockey Team pulled away with another win over Canada this afternoon in the second of a four game test series held in Chula Vista, California. Torrie Albini (Escondido, CA) scored the game winning goal with two minutes remaining, lifting USA to 3-2 victory.

“Canada brought the intensity far more than we did. We learned more today than in the first test match and that is what this series is about. Ultimately, we came out on top and that’s what counts for us in international competitions,” said Head Coach Lee Bodimeade.

Canada took an early lead when Diana Roemer fired a shot into the back of the net off of a penalty corner in the first four minutes.

USA evened the match 1-1, with a goal scored by Albini, her first career goal in an international competition. Shortly before the end of the first half, Canada was able to capitalize on another penalty corner with a direct hit by Katie Baker from the top of the circle.

Canada held the lead 2-1 going into halftime and for the majority of the second half. USA dominated play in Canada’s defensive twenty-five, with five corners and several scoring opportunities. Twenty-seven minutes in, Michelle Kasold (Chapel Hill, NC) scored her third goal of the series when she deflected a pass from Albini into the net. The score remained tied 2-2 until the final two minutes when Albini collected a pass from Katie O’Donnell (Blue Bell, Pa) and drove a hard shot past Canada’s goalkeeper.

“Lee gave us a game plan to execute and it took us some time to get our bearings straight. It wasn’t the prettiest game, but we found a way to finish and took a step in the right direction towards our bigger goals down the road,” said Albini.

Pam Spuehler (Sudbury, MA) and Melanie Brill (San Diego, CA) both played in their first international match and received their first career cap.

Taylor Coons with the Harrow Pulse hockey stick

Taylor Coons of the Manchester Exeter field hockey team goes for a ball with the Harrow Pulse hockey stick

Check Out the Newest Sticks in Our Line-Up!

Harrow Sports is proud to introduce its newest field hockey sticks to the line-up this season. The Titan 10000 and 5280 offer maximum control and extreme power to your game.

The Harrow Titan 10000 Field Hockey Stick is the stiffest, most powerful stick in our line. Elite players will be pleasantly surprised with the force behind hits yet soft touch on receptions.


Brilliant fiberglass placement creates added forgiveness to the Harrow 5280 Field Hockey Stick without sacrificing power. A sandpaper finish on the toe also adds to the exceptional feel of this stick.


The Harrow Titan 10000 and Harrow 5280 are both in stock and available online at www.harrowsports.com. Check them out today!

Harrow Sports signs partnership with Western Collegiate Field Hockey Conference

Denver, CO - Harrow Sports, a diversified sporting goods and apparel manufacturer based in Denver, Colorado, has signed a partnership agreement with the Western Collegiate Field Hockey Conference and their member teams.

"We are excited to work with a company that has a great reputation and is catering to each of our University’s needs.” Say’s Amber Zimmermann, WCFHC President. “We are grateful for their generous offerings to each team and our conference as a whole. We look forward to the opportunity to represent Harrow Sports over the next two years."

“Club sports participation at the collegiate level is on the rise and being played at a higher level every year. These programs have the same equipment and apparel needs as NCAA programs but generally operate on a much tighter budget. We have made collegiate club sports programs a principal focus across the board and our partnership with the WCFHC is indicative of that commitment", says Bill Edell, Western Regional Sales Manager at Harrow Sports. “We look forward to supporting the WCFHC and all of their participating teams for the next few years.


For additional information, contact Harrow Sports at 800.541.2905 or by email at custserv@harrowsports.com.

For more information on the WCFHC visit http://www.wcfhc.org/.

2010 USA FH National Futures

Harrow Sports wants to extend congratulations to all the 2010 USA Field Hockey National Futures Championship selectees! In Virgina Beach? Be sure to stop by and visit us! All NFC participants receive 20% off!

Where are you going to field hockey camp this summer??

Harrow Sports is a proud sponsor to several FH Camps across the nation, check them out!

Revolution Field Hockey Camps - Over 30 locations nationwide!

Kai-Zen - Hosted by Syracuse University

California Field Hockey Camps - Hosted at Cal Berkeley by US Coach Shellie Onstead

University of Iowa - Top 10 Division 1 Program!