Patrick Ward (field hockey)

Patrick Ward (born 28 July 2003)[1] is a field hockey player from New Zealand.[2][3]

Patrick Ward
Personal information
Born (2003-07-28) 28 July 2003
Dunedin, New Zealand
Playing position Midfield
Senior career
Years Team
– Otago
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022– New Zealand U–21 14 (2)
2023– New Zealand 3 (0)
Medal record
Men's field hockey
Representing  New Zealand
Sultan Azlan Shah Cup
2024 Ipoh
Junior Oceania Cup
2022 Canberra

Life

Patrick Ward grew up in Dunedin, New Zealand. His older brothers, Finn and Jordan also play field hockey.[4]

Career

Domestic league

In the Ford National Hockey Championship, Ward represents Otago.[5][6]

Under–21

Ward made his international debut at under–21 level. He represented the New Zealand U–21 team at the 2022 Junior Oceania Cup in Canberra, where he won a silver medal.[7][8]

In 2023, Ward continued to represent the junior national team. He made appearances at the Sultan of Johor Cup in Johor Bahru,[9] as well as the FIH Junior World Cup in Kuala Lumpur.[7]

Black Sticks

Ward received his first call-up to the Black Sticks in 2023. He made his international debut during season four of the FIH Pro League.[10]

In 2024, Ward was named in the squad for the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Ipoh.[11]

References
  1. "Team Details – New Zealand". tms.fih.ch. International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
  2. "Men's Team – Under 21". blacksticksnz.co.nz. New Zealand Hockey Federation. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  3. "Patrick Ward – Player Info". globalsportsarchive.com. Global Sports Archive. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  4. "Ward trio to play for Otago together". Otago Daily Times. Otago Daily Times. 1 June 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  5. "WARD Patrick". hockeynz.altiusrt.com. New Zealand Hockey Federation. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  6. "Otago Men & Women's Squads". oha.org.nz. Otago Hockey Association. 22 August 2022. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  7. "WARD Patrick". tms.fih.ch. International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  8. "Burras and Jillaroos go undefeated against Junior Black Sticks". hockey.org.au. Hockey Australia. 14 December 2022. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  9. "WARD Patrick". sultanjohorcup.com. Sultan of Johor Cup. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  10. "Ward gets taste for game at highest level". pressreader.com. Otago Daily Times. 6 May 2023. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  11. "VANTAGE BLACK STICKS MEN RAMP UP OLYMPIC PREP". blacksticksnz.co.nz. New Zealand Hockey Federation. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
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