Patrick Ward (field hockey)

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Patrick Ward
Personal information
Born (2003-07-28) 28 July 2003 (age 20)
Dunedin, New Zealand
Playing position Midfield
Senior career
Years Team
Otago
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022– New Zealand U–21 14 (2)
2023– New Zealand 3 (0)
Medal record
Men's field hockey
Representing  New Zealand
Sultan Azlan Shah Cup
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Ipoh
Junior Oceania Cup
Silver medal – second place 2022 Canberra

Patrick Ward (born 28 July 2003)[1] is a field hockey player from New Zealand.[2][3]

Life[edit]

Patrick Ward grew up in Dunedin, New Zealand. His older brothers, Finn and Jordan also play field hockey.[4]

Career[edit]

Domestic league[edit]

In the Ford National Hockey Championship, Ward represents Otago.[5][6]

Under–21[edit]

Ward made his international debut at under–21 level. He represented the New Zealand U–21 team at the 2022 Junior Oceania Cup in Canberra, where he won a silver medal.[7][8]

In 2023, Ward continued to represent the junior national team. He made appearances at the Sultan of Johor Cup in Johor Bahru,[9] as well as the FIH Junior World Cup in Kuala Lumpur.[7]

Black Sticks[edit]

Ward received his first call-up to the Black Sticks in 2023. He made his international debut during season four of the FIH Pro League.[10]

In 2024, Ward was named in the squad for the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Ipoh.[11]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Team Details – New Zealand". tms.fih.ch. International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
  2. ^ "Men's Team – Under 21". blacksticksnz.co.nz. New Zealand Hockey Federation. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  3. ^ "Patrick Ward – Player Info". globalsportsarchive.com. Global Sports Archive. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  4. ^ "Ward trio to play for Otago together". odt.co.nz. Otago Daily Times. 1 June 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  5. ^ "WARD Patrick". hockeynz.altiusrt.com. New Zealand Hockey Federation. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  6. ^ "Otago Men & Women's Squads". oha.org.nz. Otago Hockey Association. 22 August 2022. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  7. ^ a b "WARD Patrick". tms.fih.ch. International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  8. ^ "Burras and Jillaroos go undefeated against Junior Black Sticks". hockey.org.au. Hockey Australia. 14 December 2022. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  9. ^ "WARD Patrick". sultanjohorcup.com. Sultan of Johor Cup. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  10. ^ "Ward gets taste for game at highest level". pressreader.com. Otago Daily Times. 6 May 2023. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  11. ^ "VANTAGE BLACK STICKS MEN RAMP UP OLYMPIC PREP". blacksticksnz.co.nz. New Zealand Hockey Federation. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2024.

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