2022–23 Men's FIH Pro League explained

Tournament:2022–23 Men's
FIH Pro League
Dates:28 October 2022 – 5 July 2023
Teams:9
Confederations:4
Count:2
Matches:72
Goals:348
Top Scorer: Harmanpreet Singh
Top Scorer Goals:18
Previous Year:2021–22
Previous Tournament:2021–22 Men's FIH Pro League
Next Year:2023–24
Next Tournament:2023–24 Men's FIH Pro League

The 2022–23 Men's FIH Pro League was the fourth edition of the Men's FIH Pro League, a field hockey championship for men's national teams. The tournament began on 28 October 2022 and finished on 5 July 2023.[1]

The Netherlands won their second title.[2]

Format

The FIH changed the format for this season as there were no home and away matches and the season was divided into date blocks. To reduce financial and logistical issues, a set of three teams gathered at one venue and a "mini tournament" was contested where each team played two matches against one another.[1] [3] The changed format also reduced the issue of travel time and minimised the burden on players.

Point system and rankings

The winning team got three points. In case of a draw, both teams were given one point, with the winner of the shootout earning an extra point. The team finishing last was relegated to the Nations Cup.

Teams

Following their withdrawal in the 2021–22 season due to COVID-19 related travel requirements, the national teams of Australia and New Zealand rejoined for this season.[4] [5]

Squads

See main article: 2022–23 Men's FIH Pro League squads.

Results

Fixtures

All times are local.[6]

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See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: FIH Hockey Pro League: a new schedule to enhance the experience. . fihproleague.com . 29 March 2022.
  2. Web site: Netherlands men seal second FIH Hockey Pro League title. . fihproleague.com . 4 July 2023.
  3. Web site: 27 October 2022 . FIH Pro League: Indian men return to action in changed format – all you need to know . 28 October 2022 . ESPN .
  4. Web site: Kookaburras and Hockeyroos back for ‘Hockey at its best’ . . hockey.org.au . 29 March 2022.
  5. Web site: VANTAGE BLACK STICKS RETURN TO FIH PRO LEAGUE . . blacksticksnz.co.nz . 29 March 2022.
  6. Web site: FIH Hockey Pro League 2022–2023: Venues and timings confirmed!. fih.hockey. 23 August 2022.