1971–72 in English field hockey
The 1971–72 English Hockey League season took place from September 1971 until April 1972.
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The principal event was the inaugural Men's Cup (National Clubs Championship) which was won by Hounslow. [1]
The vast majority of the season consisted of regional leagues. The first National League tournament (The National Inter League Championship) would not be introduced until September 1975.
Men's Cup (Benson & Hedges National Clubs Championship)
National Rounds (Quarter-finals)
| Team 1 | Team 2 | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich Grasshoppers | Burton-on-Trent | 1-0 |
| Portsmouth Command | Hounslow |
National Rounds (Semi-finals)
| Team 1 | Team 2 | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Norwich Grasshoppers | Bowdon | 2-1 |
| Marlborough | Hounslow | 0-1 |
Final
(Held at Crystal Palace on 16 April)
| Team 1 | Team 2 | Score |
|---|---|---|
| Hounslow | Norwich Grasshoppers | 3-0 |
Hounslow
P Morgan, F H Scott, M Harris, Ian Thompson, Richard Oliver, T Hill, Mike Corby, Bill Smith, D McManus, Chris Langhorne, Ian Barrett
Norwich Grasshoppers
C Harvey, D Clarke, G Goodley, Robert Stimpson (capt), D Harmer, T Hawksley, M Eastwood, D Storey, B Pallett, P Wilmore, T Weston
References
- "Sydney Friskin. "Hockey." Times [London, England] 17 Apr. 1972". The Times Digital Archive.
- "Sydney Friskin. "Hockey." Times [London, England] 10 Apr. 1972". The Times Digital Archive.
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