Hawks searching for consistency in double header
The Wollongong Hawks will be out in search of their second win for the season when they take on the Gold Coast Blaze at the WIN Entertainment Centre on Friday night. After finding some form in their win over the Adelaide 36ers last week, it will be important test for the Hawks as they look [...]
We’ve got to stop the bleeding: McLeod
Wollongong Hawks coach Gordie McLeod believes the best way for his side to move forward in the season is to put their loss to the Gold Coast behind them as soon as possible. The Hawks never really came together in 83-58 loss on Friday and while McLeod was disappointed with the result, he remained optimistic [...]
Hawks unable to extinguish red hot Blaze
The Wollongong Hawks were dealt a massive blow to their confidence and issued with an urgent wake-up call following a disappointing home effort against the Gold Coast. In a case of déjà-vu the Hawks opened the game poorly and in a very similar fashion to their opening round clash with the New Zealand Breakers and [...]
Bigger picture more important for Campbell
He’s won an NBL Championship, saved the club from the brink of complete collapse and had his number retired by the club which he has been the face of since he arrived as a rookie more than 15 years ago. Now, to add to all his achievements both on and off the court, Hawks captain [...]
Daniel Beretov: Profile
Beretov back in business Cricket has long been one of Australia’s favourite pastimes and for Daniel Beretov of Port Kembla playing the game was originally a way to have a bit of fun with friends, but has since become a lifelong passion. From humble beginnings in the backyard with his brothers and sisters like so [...]
Hawks mark Campbell’s 500th with win
The WIN Entertainment Centre was draped in pink as fans gathered to support breast cancer and celebrate Hawks captain Mat Campbell’s 500th NBL game in style. Fans turned out to support the National Breast Cancer Foundation with $1 from each ticket going towards research and also to see their team chalk up their first win [...]
Campbell set to join 500 club against 36ers
Wollongong Hawks captain Matt Campbell is set to join one of the most exclusive groups in the NBL this weekend when the Hawks play hosts to the Adelaide 36ers at the Entertainment Centre. Campbell will become only the 11th player in the history of the league to play 500 games, joining the likes of the [...]
First quarter costly as Hawks come up short
A poor performance in the first quarter cost the Wollongong Hawks dearly in their opening round clash with defending NBL champions the New Zealand Breakers at the WIN Entertainment Centre on Sunday night. The Breakers continued their solid start on the road eventually running away 98-82 winners over the home side, following a 102-87 victory [...]
Hawks looking to bounce back from defeat
The Wollongong Hawks will go back to the drawing board this week to assess where they went wrong in a disappointing opening round loss to defending champions the New Zealand Breakers at the WIN Entertainment Centre. Though there were some positive moments, the Hawks were unimpressive, particularly in the first quarter and were eventually beaten [...]
Hawks to face tough test in opening round
(Image Source Wollongong Hawks) The Wollongong NRE Hawks will face a stern test when they kick off their 2011-12 NBL campaign against defending champions the New Breakers at the WIN Entertainment Centre tonight. Although they will have a home advantage, opposition doesn’t come any stronger than the Breakers who will be looking to continue [...]
Uni ready for second shot at grand final
Despite a heartbreaking 4-3 loss to Albion Park in the dying seconds of their major semi-final clash last weekend, Uni have maintained a strong morale within the team are confident of securing the chance to take out their fourth straight championship. Uni will get their second chance to qualify for the Grand Final when they [...]
Uni set up another decider with Albion Park
It may not have been full of excitement but Uni just managed to hold on in their semi final against Wests setting up another mouth watering Grand Final showdown with Albion Park. A gutsy 2-1 victory over Wests in the Preliminary Final has ensured the two sides will, as expected contest the decider once again [...]
Uni still hopeful of reaching grand final
A heartbreaking 4-3 loss in their Major Semi to long time rivals Albion Park has not dented the confidence of the defending premiers and there is still a strong belief amongst the team that they can progress to their fourth consecutive Grand Final. Although the defeat on the weekend meant Uni missed their chance to [...]
Uni ready for major semi showdown
Uni and Albion Park will both get the chance to take bragging rights and also to secure a Grand Final berth when they do battle this weekend. The two teams who have contested the Grand Final for the past three years will be fighting for the chance to be the first to qualify for the [...]
Uni go down to Albion Park in semi-final thriller
Uni have missed their chance to be the first team to qualify for the 2011 Illawarra mens hockey Grand Final. Last year’s premiers were defeated 4-3 by arch-rivals Albion Park in a heart-stopping Semi-Final encounter at the Illawarra Credit Union Hockey Stadium on the weekend. The exciting battle had a great atmosphere right from the [...]
Uni set to put mateship on hold
Mateship will be put on hold for 70 minutes this Sunday when University host Fairy Meadow in round 20 of the Illawarra Men’s Hockey. Uni currently sit in second spot on the ladder and will go into the clash with momentum behind them after they snapped a two-game losing streak with a 3-1 victory over [...]
Confidence growing in lead-up to finals
The semi-finals are just around the corner in the Illawarra mens hockey competition and University and Albion Park have once again established themselves as the frontrunners for the title. Uni are currently sitting just behind Albion Park in second spot and with just one round of the regular competition remaining, many Uni players feel [...]
Uni makes it four in a row
The look of emotion on the players faces said it all as Uni literally gave everything they had to secure a remarkable fourth consecutive Grand Final win in the Illawarra competition. The heart-stopping encounter was equally as exciting as the Major Semi-Final, only this time Uni were able to reverse the result, eventually defeating rivals [...]
Home is where the heart is
The chance to represent your country is a dream shared by kids all over Australia, regardless of what sport they might play. At 21, Tristan White has already accomplished the boyhood dream and more. He’s played for his country and in 2009 he won medals in both the Junior World Cup and the Youth Olympics. [...]
Uni take bragging rights in local derby
University have sent a clear message to their competition in the Illawarra Mens Hockey with another impressive performance in the lead up the finals. The defending premiers proved they’re still the team the beat this season and have backed up their victory over first placed Albion Park last week with a 9-1 demolition of Fairy [...]
