Patrick Ward (field hockey) explained

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]

Life

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

Career

Domestic league

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

Under–21

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

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]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Team Details – New Zealand . . tms.fih.ch . 25 January 2024.
  2. Web site: Men's Team – Under 21 . . blacksticksnz.co.nz . 1 May 2024.
  3. Web site: Patrick Ward – Player Info . . globalsportsarchive.com . 1 May 2024.
  4. Web site: Ward trio to play for Otago together . . 1 June 2021 . 1 May 2024.
  5. Web site: WARD Patrick . . hockeynz.altiusrt.com . 1 May 2024.
  6. Web site: Otago Men & Women's Squads . . oha.org.nz . 22 August 2022 . 1 May 2024.
  7. Web site: WARD Patrick . . tms.fih.ch . 1 May 2024.
  8. Web site: Burras and Jillaroos go undefeated against Junior Black Sticks . . hockey.org.au . 14 December 2022 . 1 May 2024.
  9. Web site: WARD Patrick . . sultanjohorcup.com . 1 May 2024.
  10. Web site: Ward gets taste for game at highest level . . PressReader . 6 May 2023 . 1 May 2024.
  11. Web site: VANTAGE BLACK STICKS MEN RAMP UP OLYMPIC PREP . . blacksticksnz.co.nz . 2 April 2024 . 1 May 2024.