I used to play Hockey at school - until a friend had his teeth smashed out. The guys and gals that play today are extremely brave and talented. You can follow all the Olympic hockey news here:

Irwin announces Irish retirement

(May 15, 2008 08:34)
Ireland forward Mark Irwin has retired from international hockey after scoring 36 goals in 130 appearances. ... [Cont'd]

GB v Argentina in pics

(May 14, 2008 08:42)
British women tie their two-game hockey series with Argentina ... [Cont'd]

GB women tie up Argentina series

(May 13, 2008 21:36)
Great Britain's women beat Argentina 4-2 to ensure their two-Test series ended all square. ... [Cont'd]

Argentina edge out Britain in hockey

(May 13, 2008 00:01)
The build-up to Beijing took an intriguing turn when Great Britain women lost 3-2 to a late goal by their Olympics group rivals Argentina at Reading. Charles Randall reports. ... [Cont'd]

GB beaten by late Argentine goal

(May 12, 2008 21:48)
Argentina's women secure a 3-2 win in the first of a two-match international series against Great Britain with goal two minutes from time at Reading. ... [Cont'd]

Britain slip to defeat in Germany

(May 11, 2008 13:36)
Great Britain men's side lose their series against world champions Germany after suffering a 2-1 defeat in the third and final Test. ... [Cont'd]

Qualified for Beijing: Women’s Hockey Tournament

(May 9, 2008 03:28)
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) has announced the pools for the Women’s Hockey Tournament of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games. The 12 participating teams have been allocated to the following two pools:   Two Pools Pool A: Netherlands, Australia, China, Spain, Korea, South Africa. Pool B: Argentina, Germany, Japan, New Zealand, Great Britain, USA. The match schedule for both the Men’s and Women’s Hockey Tournaments of the 2008 Beijing Olympic Games will be released mid-May 2008.   Olympic Green Hockey Field The hockey tournaments for both men and women will be held at the Olympic Green Hockey Field from 10 to 23 August 2008.     SUMMER SPORTS Discover the technique of all Olympic disciplines with flash animations.   Learn more    .. ... [Cont'd]

GB hold world champions Germany

(May 8, 2008 20:22)
Great Britain men fight back to draw 2-2 with world champions Germany in the first of three Test matches in Dusseldorf. ... [Cont'd]

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