Bhubaneswar, Jan 2 (IANS) Hyderabad Toofans clinched the third place in the Hockey India League (HIL) 2026, defeating HIL GC 4-3 in a high-scoring thriller at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Monday.Amandeep Lakra (30’, 53) bagged a brace with Nilakanta Sharma (24’) and Jacob Anderson (33’) also getting on the scoresheet for the Toofans. Meanwhile, Sam Ward (14’, 52’) scored twice, with Kane Russell (55’) also contributing for HIL GC. With this win, the Toofans maintained…
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Bhubaneswar, Jan 23 (IANS) Shilanand Lakra (16′, 39′) stole the show as he scored a brilliant brace to help Hyderabad Toofans defeat HIL GC 2-0 in their Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) Playoff clash and book their spot in Qualifier 2, eyeing a place in the final once again, at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Friday.It was a lively start to the game; however, neither side could break the deadlock in the opening quarter. Hyderabad Toofans had won an early penalty corner in the secon…
Bhubaneswar, Jan 20 (IANS) With their tournament on the line, Hyderabad Toofans registered a narrow 3-2 victory against HIL GC in their last league stage match of the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Tuesday. Zachary Wallace, Amandeep Lakra, and Shilanand Lakra were on target for Hyderabad, while Kane Russell scored a brace for HIL GC.The opening exchanges saw HIL GC control possession before Hyderabad Toofans took the lead against the run of play…
Bhubaneswar, Jan 19 (IANS) After a thrilling 4-4 draw over the four quarters, Ranchi Royals emerged victorious over HIL GC, beating them 4-1 in a shootout in what was a thrilling Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) clash at the Kalinga Hockey Stadium in Bhubaneswar on Monday.Araijeet Singh Hundal (19′, 32′), Sam Lane (42′), and Tom Boon (57′) were the goal scorers for Ranchi Royals, while Lalit Kumar Upadhyay (25′, 53′), Kane Russell (36′), and Sudeep Chirmako (39′) scored the goals for HIL GC. In…
Ranchi, Jan 15 (IANS) Soorma Hockey Club registered their first win in the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2026 as they beat HIL Governing Council (GC) 3-1 in a comfortable fashion at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Munda Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Thursday.A double by captain Harmanpreet Singh (15′, 38′) and a goal by Gurjant Singh (27′) saw their team through. Meanwhile, Kane Russell scored the lone goal for HIL GC, equalling Tom Boon’s total of 10 goals as the top scorer in the leag…
Ranchi, Jan 12 (IANS) Kane Russell scored his third hat-trick of the season as HIL GC defeated Tamil Nadu Dragons 4-2 in the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) 2025-26 at the Marang Gomke Jaipal Singh Astro Turf Hockey Stadium in Ranchi on Monday.Russell scored his goals in the 14th, 33rd, and 47th minutes, while Sam Ward (23′) struck the other goal for the HIL GC, while Blake Govers (32′) and Uttam Singh (56′) were successful for Accord Tamil Nadu Dragons.The Dragons started the first quarter on…
Chennai, Jan 7 (IANS) HIL GC defeated Shrachi Bengal Tigers 6-3 in a high-scoring Men’s Hockey India League 2025-26 clash at the Mayor Radhakrishnan Hockey Stadium in Chennai on Wednesday. Kane Russell (19′, 36′, 44′), Sam Ward (19′), Sudeep Chirmako (38′) and James Albery (59′) scored the goals for HIL GC while Captain Jugraj Singh (12′), Tom Grambusch (40′) and Christopher Ruhr (40′) were the goalscorers for Shrachi Bengal Tigers.The first quarter began with an extremely tight contest betwee…
Chennai, Jan 5 (IANS) HIL GC edged past SG Pipers in a thrilling Men’s Hockey India League 2025-26 encounter, clinching a dramatic 3-2 victory after a late penalty corner from Kane Russell sealed the contest in the dying seconds of their opening match of the competition.Ky Willott (31′) and Dilraj Singh (56′) scored a goal each for the Pipers, while Kane Russell (35′, 37′, 60′) netted a hat-trick for HIL GC.SG Pipers made a lively start to their Men’s Hockey India League clash against HIL GC…
New Delhi, Dec 29 (IANS) As the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) kicks off another exciting season, the HIL Governing Council Team (HIL GC) and Kalinga Lancers strive for strong beginnings and a place in the playoffs. Both teams are composed of a mix of seasoned international players and experienced Indian athletes. Before the 2026 season, the HIL Governing Council Team assumed operational control from the UP Rudras franchise to maintain stability for players and support staff.The HIL Governing…