WA Thundersticks
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| Nickname | Thundersticks | ||
| Association | Hockey Australia AHL | ||
| Coach | Paul Gaudoin | ||
| Captain | Bevan George | ||
| Home ground | Perth Hockey Stadium Curtin University | ||
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The SmokeFree WA Thundersticks are a men's Australian field hockey team, representing Western Australia in the Australian Hockey League.
The Thundersticks have been the most successful team since the inception of the National Hockey League (NHL) (now the Australian Hockey League) in 1991 (the Thundersticks did not compete until 1992). Their home ground is the Perth Hockey Stadium at Curtin University of Technology in Perth.
They have also competed under the names, Perth Thundersticks and WAIS (Western Australian Institute of Sport) Thundersticks.
The team were victorious in the 2008 AHL final played in Canberra, defeating the Queensland Blades 4-2.
Season standings
| Year | Position |
|---|---|
| 1992 | Champions |
| 1993 | Champions |
| 1995 | Champions |
| 1996 | 4th |
| 1997 | Runners-up |
| 1998 | 4th |
| 1999 | Champions |
| 2000 | Champions |
| 2001 | Runners-up |
| 2002 | Champions |
| 2003 | Runners-up |
| 2004 | Runners-up |
| 2005 | 3rd |
| 2006 | 4th |
| 2007 | Runners-up |
| 2008 | Champions |
| 2009 | Champions |
| 2010 | 4th |
| 2011 | Champions |
Current squad
| No. | Player | Position | Club |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 | Chris Bausor | Midfielder | University of WA |
| 4 | Matthew Boyce | Midfielder | YMCC |
| 5 | Graeme Begbie | Defender | YMCC |
| 6 | Brent Dancer | Midfielder/Defender | WASPS |
| 9 | Bevan George | Defender | Curtin Trinity Pirates |
| 10 | Mark Boyne | Defender | YMCC |
| 12 | Fergus Kavanagh | Midfielder | Hale Hockey Club |
| 18 | Ian Burcher | Defender | Victoria Park Panthers |
| 24 | Jonathon Charlesworth | Striker | Westside Wolves |
| 28 | Kiel Brown | Midfielder | WASPS |
| Craig Boyne | Striker | YMCC | |
| Tristan Clemons | Goalkeeper | Melville | |
| Nathan McGuire | Defender | Curtin Trinity Pirates | |
| Trent Mitton | Striker | WASPS | |
| Alistair Park | Midfielder | Westside Wolves | |
References
http://www.hockeywa.org.au/thunderstruck/thundersticks.cfm
External links
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