Stirling University Men's Hockey Club
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The University of Stirling Men's Hockey club is one of 43 Sports Union clubs at the University of Stirling. The club has two main teams, the 1st team are very competitive and compete in the Scottish Central League 1[1] as well as in the top Scottish tier of BUSA, 1A[2]. The 2nd team are more social but compete in the East District 3 division and BUSA's Scottish Tier 3A[3].
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[edit] BUSA Shield Champions
On the 28th March 2006, Stirling Uni competed in the British Universities (BUSA) Shield Final[4] and beat Exeter HC 2nds 3-2 in the Final at Highfields Hockey Club in Nottingham. Luke McClelland, Mark Lammey and captain Ally Wilson scored on that day. This result was somewhat of a surprise considering in the recent years Stirling Uni hadn't even progressed into the BUSA Knockouts.
[edit] Notable Players
Stirling University Men's Hockey Club have had some notable players in recent years:
- Andrew Sinclair currently plays for the full Scotland Side and made his debut on Saturday 24th November[5] at the opening of the Springkerse Hockey Pitch in two test matches against Ireland.
- Graham Moodie was captain of the 2004 GB Commonwealth Games Men's Hockey side.
- Finn Bell and Luke McClelland are also experienced at international under-18 level.
[edit] Old Boys
The side plan an annual 'Old Boys' fixture on the Saturday of the University's 'Final Fling' on the last weekend in April or first weekend of May. This is an occasion where a select 11 of the finest former-players (generally graduates) play against the current squad. Generally the Old Boys win.
[edit] Current Squad
1. Finn Bell (GK)
1. Andrew Wilkie (GK)
1. Ricky Allison (GK)
2. Dan Watling
4. Will Mackenzie
5. Niall Thielen
6. Matt Thompson
7. Chris Hemm
8. Andrew Ferguson
9. Ross Alexander
11. Ally Wilson
13. Calum Scott-Woodhouse
14. Phil Craig
15. Chris Gray
17. Ally McCrae
18. Luke McClelland
22. Tony Gillespie
23. Tim Askew
24. Andrew Sinclair
31. Lee Wilson
37. Kris O'Donnell
38. Dougie Partridge
39. Alan Grimsley
40. Adam Lonie
43. Craig McCafferty
47. Rob Mackenzie
50. Toby McAusland
##. Toby Cox
