Zoe Wilson (field hockey) explained

Zoe Wilson
Birth Date:15 February 1997 [1]
Birth Place:County Antrim, Northern Ireland
Height:1subway sandwich long
Weight:4kg
Position:Defender/Midfielder
Youthyears1:2004–2010
Youthclubs1:Ballyclare High School
Years1:2012–2016
Clubs1:Randalstown
Years2:2015–2016
Clubs2:→ Syracuse Orange
Years3:2016–2017
Years4:2017–
Clubs4:Belfast Harlequins
Nationalyears1:2016–
Nationalteam1:Ireland
Nationalcaps1:74

Zoe Wilson (born 15 February 1997) is an Ireland women's field hockey international. She was a member of the Ireland team that played in the 2018 Women's Hockey World Cup final. She was also a member of the Syracuse Orange field hockey team that won the 2015 NCAA Division I Field Hockey Championship. This was the first time a Syracuse Orange women's team won a national championship.

Early years, family and education

Wilson is the daughter of Debbie and Robert Wilson.[2] [3] She attended Ballyclare High School[4] [5] [6] and Syracuse University and is currently studying nutrition at Ulster University at Coleraine.[7]

Club career

Ballyclare High School

Wilson, aged 14, scored the winning goal, a golden goal in extra time, for Ballyclare High School in the 2011–12 Ulster Senior Schoolgirls' Cup final as they defeated Lurgan College 2–1. A report in The News Letter declared "In the end, the result came down to a piece of sublime skill from Zoe Wilson who volleyed a chest high shot into the net, in the second period of extra-time." In October 2017 Wilson returned to Ballyclare as a volunteer coach.[4] [8] [9]

Randalstown

Wilson began playing for Randalstown first-team when she was 15.[10] [11] On 26 December 2015, while on a break from Syracuse University, Wilson was a member of the Randalstown team that won the Ulster Shield. She also worked as an assistant coach with the team. In the final against Queen's University, Wilson scored a late equaliser. The game finished 2–2 before Randalstown eventually won 4–2 in a penalty shoot-out.[8] [12] After returning from Syracuse University permanently, Wilson continued to play for Randalstown during the second half of the 2015–16 season.[13] [14]

Syracuse Orange

In 2015 Wilson attended Syracuse University on a hockey scholarship.[10] [15] She subsequently helped Syracuse Orange win the 2015 NCAA Division I Field Hockey Championship. This was the first time a Syracuse Orange women's team won a national championship. In the final against North Carolina, Wilson scored the third goal in a 4–2 win. She was subsequently included in the NCAA All-Tournament Team Selection.[3] [12] [16] [17] [18] [19] [20]

Harvestehuder THC

During the 2016–17 season, Wilson played for Harvestehuder THC in the Bundesliga.[21] [22] Wilson scored on her debut for Harvestehuder in a 2–1 win over Berliner HC.[23]

Belfast Harlequins

In 2017 Wilson began playing for Belfast Harlequins in the Women's Irish Hockey League. Her teammates at Harlequins included Lizzie Colvin and Jenny McAuley.[24] [7] [22] [25] [26] While playing for Harlequins, Wilson has also worked as a volunteer coach at both Ballyclare High School[27] and for Armagh Hockey Club.[28]

Ireland international

Wilson represented Ireland at Under-16, Under-18 and Under-21 levels before making her senior debut.[15] In July 2015 Wilson captained the Ireland U-18 team that won the EuroHockey Youth Championships II. She scored in final as Ireland defeated Poland 7–0. Elena Tice was also a member of the team.[3] [29] [30]

In January 2016 Wilson was included in a squad for a series of away friendlies against Spain.[31] [12] [32] On 15 January 2016 she made her senior debut in the opening game of series, a 3–0 win for Spain.[33] In the third game of the series, on 18 January, Wilson scored her first senior goal for Ireland. She scored a late winner, from a penalty corner, as Ireland came back from 2–0 down to win 3–2.[34] [35] [36] In January 2017 she was also a member of the Ireland team that won a 2016–17 Women's FIH Hockey World League Round 2 tournament in Kuala Lumpur. She scored in the final as Ireland defeated Malaysia 3–0 in the final.[37] Wilson won her 50th cap at the 2017 Women's EuroHockey Nations Championship.[27]

Wilson represented Ireland at the 2018 Women's Hockey World Cup and was a member of the team that won the silver medal.[6] [38] [7] [39] [40] She featured in all of Ireland's games throughout the tournament, including the pool games against the United States,[41] India,[42] and England,[43] the quarter-final against India,[44] the semi-final against Spain[45] and the final against the Netherlands.[46]

TournamentsPlace
2016 Hawke's Bay Cup[47] [48] 5th
2016–17 Women's FIH Hockey World League[49] [50] 13th
→ 2017 Kuala Lumpur Tournament1st
2017 Women's Four Nations Cup[51] 2nd
2017 Women's EuroHockey Nations Championship[52] 6th
2018 Women's Hockey World Cup[53]
2018–19 Women's FIH Series Finals[54] [55] 2nd
2019 Women's EuroHockey Nations Championship[56] [57] 5th

Honours

Ireland
Syracuse Orange
Randalstown
Ballyclare High School

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Vitality Hockey Women's World Cup 2018 – Team Details Ireland . fih.ch. 5 August 2018.
  2. Web site: Field Hockey Adds Irish Midfielder. cuse.com. 25 October 2018. 26 May 2015.
  3. Web site: 2015 Field Hockey Roster – Zoe Wilson. cuse.com. 25 October 2018.
  4. Web site: Ballyclare on a high after cup success. www.newsletter.co.uk. 1 March 2012. 1 March 2012.
  5. Web site: Hockey Past Pupils - Ballyclare High School. ballyclarehigh.co.uk. 24 October 2018.
  6. Web site: Former Ballyclare High pupil is World Cup silver medalist. www.newtownabbeytoday.co.uk. 24 October 2018. 6 August 2018.
  7. Web site: Irish World Cup hockey success leaves Dad in wedding sweat. www.bbc.co.uk. 24 October 2018. 8 August 2018.
  8. Web site: DENMAN ULSTER WOMEN'S HOCKEY SHIELD: Randalstown defeat Queen's on stokes in final. www.newsletter.co.uk. 24 October 2018. 26 December 2015.
  9. Web site: Zoe Wilson . www.hockey.ie. 5 August 2018.
  10. Web site: Rising star Zoe Wilson excited with her chance in US. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk. 25 October 2018. 9 June 2015.
  11. Web site: Mayor makes a surprise visit to Zoe Wilson. www.antrimandnewtownabbey.gov.uk. 24 October 2018. 20 August 2018.
  12. Web site: Zoe Wilson living the American Dream. https://web.archive.org/web/20170528125137/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2016/01/zoe-wilson-living-the-american-dream/#.W9IBrvZFxy0. usurped. 28 May 2017. www.hookhockey.com. 25 October 2018. 14 January 2016.
  13. Web site: Wilson returning home and fired up for Town mission. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk. 25 October 2018. 7 April 2016.
  14. Web site: Zoe aiming to close curtain on her Town stay in style. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk. 25 October 2018. 20 April 2016.
  15. Web site: Zoe Wilson leans on national team experience to adjust at Syracuse. dailyorange.com. 24 October 2018. 25 August 2015.
  16. Web site: Syracuse Field Hockey Wins National Championship by Topping North Carolina, 4-2. www.nunesmagician.com. 25 October 2018. 22 November 2015.
  17. Web site: Syracuse field hockey defeats North Carolina to win national championship. www.syracuse.com. 25 October 2018. 22 November 2015.
  18. Web site: UNC field hockey loses to Syracuse in NCAA championship. www.newsobserver.com. 25 October 2018. 22 November 2015.
  19. Web site: How Syracuse Finally Captured Its First National Championship. www.espn.com. 25 October 2018. 22 November 2015.
  20. Web site: Russell and Wilson paint the NCAA Orange. https://web.archive.org/web/20170528082259/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2015/11/russell-and-wilson-paint-the-ncaa-orange/#.W9IV-vZFxy0. usurped. 28 May 2017. www.hookhockey.com. 25 October 2018. 23 November 2015.
  21. Web site: German adventure for Frazer and Wilson. https://web.archive.org/web/20160925200221/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2016/08/german-adventure-for-frazer-and-wilson/#.W9IT9PZFxy0. usurped. 25 September 2016. www.hookhockey.com. 25 October 2018. 31 August 2016.
  22. Web site: Belfast Harlequins – Women's EY Hockey League preview. https://web.archive.org/web/20181028033711/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2017/09/belfast-harlequins-womens-ey-hockey-league-preview/#.W9IZTvZFxy0. usurped. 28 October 2018. www.hookhockey.com. 25 October 2018. 28 September 2017.
  23. Web site: Saunas and swimming pools - Megan and Zoe are loving life in Germany. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk. 26 October 2018. 24 September 2016.
  24. Web site: Belfast Harlequins sign Ireland players Lizzie Colvin and Zoe Wilson. www.bbc.co.uk. 24 October 2018. 2 July 2017.
  25. Web site: Belfast Quins sign up international duo. https://web.archive.org/web/20170708013614/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2017/07/belfast-quins-sign-up-international-duo/#.W9Ig9fZFxy0. usurped. 8 July 2017. www.hookhockey.com. 25 October 2018. 3 July 2017.
  26. Web site: Belfast Harlequins – Women's EY Hockey League. https://web.archive.org/web/20181007120255/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2018/09/belfast-harlequins-womens-ey-hockey-league/#.W9IVQPZFxy0. usurped. 7 October 2018. www.hookhockey.com. 25 October 2018. 27 September 2018.
  27. Web site: Ireland star Wilson proud to return as a coach at Ballyclare HS. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk. 24 October 2018. 4 October 2017.
  28. Web site: Armagh Welcome Zoe Wilson. littleallotment.co.uk. 24 October 2018. 23 August 2018.
  29. Web site: Magnificent seven as Ireland U-18 win gold. https://web.archive.org/web/20170528054808/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2015/07/magnificent-seven-as-ireland-u-18-win-gold/#.W9N49fZFxy0. usurped. 28 May 2017. www.hookhockey.com. 26 October 2018. 11 July 2015.
  30. Web site: Ireland win the EuroHockey Youth Championships II. eurohockey.org. 26 October 2018. 11 July 2015.
  31. Web site: Rising star Zoe is all geared up to make Irish bow. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk. 24 October 2018. 13 January 2016.
  32. Web site: Hockey: Emma Russell and Zoe Wilson set for Ireland debuts. www.irishtimes.com. 25 October 2018. 14 January 2016.
  33. Web site: Wilson's international debut is bittersweet. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk. 27 October 2018. 16 January 2016.
  34. Web site: Zoe Wilson seals remarkable Irish fightback against Spain. www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk. 25 October 2018. 19 January 2016.
  35. News: Wilson and Watkins inspire big Irish comeback. https://web.archive.org/web/20170528082958/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2016/01/wilson-and-watkins-inspire-big-irish-comeback/#.W9IYQPZFxy0. usurped. 28 May 2017. www.hookhockey.com. 25 October 2018. 18 January 2016.
  36. News: Wilson Notches Game-Winner for Ireland. cuse.com. 27 October 2018. 20 January 2016.
  37. News: Outstanding Ireland add gold to WL3 ticket. https://web.archive.org/web/20180918230922/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2017/01/outstanding-ireland-add-gold-to-wl3-ticket/#.W6Al6vZFxy0. usurped. 18 September 2018. www.hookhockey.com. 17 September 2018. 22 January 2017.
  38. News: Irish whirlwind leaves Wilson in a blur. https://web.archive.org/web/20190426084945/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2018/08/irish-whirlwind-leaves-wilson-in-a-blur/#.W9IQg_ZFxy0. usurped. 26 April 2019. www.hookhockey.com. 25 October 2018. 5 August 2018.
  39. Web site: Meet Ireland's history-making World Cup hockey heroes. www.irishtimes.com. 12 August 2018. 1 August 2018.
  40. News: Irish Hockey Squad homecoming from Women's Hockey World Cup Photos. 20 August 2018. 6 August 2018.
  41. News: 'Magnificent' Ireland open hockey World Cup campaign with USA scalp. www.rte.ie. 9 August 2018. 21 July 2018.
  42. Web site: 'We can beat anyone in the world' - Optimism growing as O'Flanagan puts Ireland in last eight for first time. www.independent.ie. 10 August 2018. 26 July 2018.
  43. News: England v Ireland - Women's Hockey World Cup Finals Group B Photos. www.sportsfile.com. 10 August 2018. 29 July 2018.
  44. Web site: Green Army Beat India To Reach World Cup Semi Final. www.hockey.ie. 10 August 2018. 2 August 2018. 10 August 2018. https://web.archive.org/web/20180810235416/http://www.hockey.ie/news-detail/10042325/. dead.
  45. News: Ireland v Spain - Women's Hockey World Cup Finals Semi-Final Photos. www.sportsfile.com. 10 August 2018. 4 August 2018.
  46. News: As it happened: Ireland v Netherlands, Women's Hockey World Cup final. www.the42.ie. 10 August 2018. 5 August 2018.
  47. Web site: Zoe Wilson – Women's World Cup squad. https://web.archive.org/web/20180726092513/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2018/07/zoe-wilson-womens-world-cup-squad/#.W9C9xfZFxy0. usurped. 26 July 2018. www.hookhockey.com. 24 October 2018. 21 July 2018.
  48. News: Irish women produce special second half performance at Hawkes Bay Cup. https://web.archive.org/web/20181017001703/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2016/04/irish-women-produce-special-second-half-performance-at-hawkes-bay-cup/#.W8YiZfZFxy0. usurped. 17 October 2018. www.hookhockey.com. 16 October 2018. 9 April 2016.
  49. Web site: HOCKEY: Zoe Wilson settling into role as Ireland regular. www.newsletter.co.uk. 24 October 2018. 12 January 2017.
  50. News: McFerran hails O'Flanagan "turning point" as Ireland prove their quality on world stage. https://web.archive.org/web/20181009172636/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2017/07/mcferran-hails-oflanagan-turning-point-as-ireland-prove-their-quality-on-world-stage/#.W9IXEPZFxy0. usurped. 9 October 2018. www.hookhockey.com. 25 October 2018. 25 July 2017.
  51. News: Irish Women's 4 Nations squad announced. www.bbc.co.uk. 16 October 2018. 7 June 2017.
  52. Web site: Czech favour rescues Irish women's Euro status. https://web.archive.org/web/20181018043106/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2017/08/czech-favour-rescues-irish-womens-euro-status/#.W8eEefZFxy0. usurped. 18 October 2018. www.hookhockey.com. 17 October 2018. 27 August 2017.
  53. News: Ireland v Netherlands - Women's Hockey World Cup Final Photos. www.sportsfile.com. 1 September 2018. 5 August 2018.
  54. Web site: Hawkshaw, Barr and Buckley set for major tournament debuts. https://web.archive.org/web/20190603144952/http://www.hookhockey.com/index.php/2019/05/hawkshaw-barr-and-buckley-set-for-major-tournament-debuts/#.XWVnym5Fxy0. usurped. 3 June 2019. www.hookhockey.com. 27 August 2019. 31 May 2019.
  55. Web site: Three changes in Ireland women's squad for FIH Series in Banbridge . www.bbc.com. 21 August 2019. 31 May 2019.
  56. Web site: Ireland women come up just short in semi-final bid. www.irishtimes.com. 28 August 2019. 21 August 2019.
  57. Web site: Ireland women beat Russia to secure fifth place in Belgium. www.irishtimes.com. 28 August 2019. 25 August 2019.

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