Patrick Ward | |
Birth Date: | 2003 7, df=yes |
Birth Place: | Dunedin, New Zealand |
Position: | Midfield |
Clubs1: | Otago |
Nationalyears1: | 2022– |
Nationalteam1: | New Zealand U–21 |
Nationalcaps1: | 14 |
Nationalgoals1: | 2 |
Nationalyears2: | 2023– |
Nationalteam2: | New Zealand |
Nationalcaps2: | 3 |
Nationalgoals2: | 0 |
Patrick Ward (born 28 July 2003)[1] is a field hockey player from New Zealand.[2] [3]
Patrick Ward grew up in Dunedin, New Zealand. His older brothers, Finn and Jordan also play field hockey.[4]
In the Ford National Hockey Championship, Ward represents Otago.[5] [6]
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]
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]