1971–72 in English field hockey explained

Tournament:	1971–72 England Hockey League
Next Year:	1972–73
Next Tournament:	1972–73 in English field hockey

The 1971–72 English Hockey League season took place from September 1971 until April 1972.

The principal event was the inaugural Men's Cup (National Clubs Championship) which was won by Hounslow.^{[1] [2]}

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)

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National rounds (semi-finals)

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Final

(Held at Crystal Palace on 16 April)

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P Morgan F H Scott M Harris Ian Thompson Richard Oliver T Hill Mike Corby Bill Smith Davy McManus Christopher Langhorne Ian Barrett

C Harvey D Clarke G Goodley Robert Stimpson (capt) D Harmer T Hawksley M Eastwood D Storey B Pallett P Wilmore T Weston

Notes and References

1. Web site: Friskin, S. (1972) 'Hockey', Times, 17 Apr, p. 18. Times Digital Archives. 27 February 2021.
2. Web site: Friskin, S. (1972) 'Hockey', Times, 15 Apr, p. 17. Times Digital Archives. 27 February 2021.