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Hockey India League: Warriors, Wizards split points

Hockey India League: Warriors, Wizards split points

Rediff.com22 Jan 2013

Jaypee Punjab Warriors and Uttar Pradesh Wizards shared two points each after playing a 2-2 draw in the Hero Hockey India League at the Surjit Singh Hockey Stadium in Jalandhar on Tuesday.

Hockey India League: Lancers beat Delhi

Hockey India League: Lancers beat Delhi

Rediff.com15 Feb 2015

Kalinga Lancers on Sunday edged out Delhi Waveriders.

HIL: Kalinga Lancers edge Ranchi Royals to enter final

HIL: Kalinga Lancers edge Ranchi Royals to enter final

Rediff.com24 Jan 2026

Vedanta Kalinga Lancers booked their spot in the final of the Men's Hockey India League with a 2-1 win against Ranchi Royals at the Kalinga Stadium, in Bhubaneswar, on Friday.

Hockey India League: UP Wizards hammer Punjab Warriors 4-1

Hockey India League: UP Wizards hammer Punjab Warriors 4-1

Rediff.com11 Feb 2016

Uttar Pradesh Wizards finally recorded their first win in their last game on home turf defeating Jaypee Punjab Warriors 4-1 in a Hockey India League (HIL) match in Lucknow.

Hockey India League: Clinical Wizards beat Rhinos

Hockey India League: Clinical Wizards beat Rhinos

Rediff.com20 Jan 2013

Uttar Pradesh Wizards struck twice in the second half to score a 2-0 victory over Ranchi Rhinos in a round-robin league match of the Hockey India League in Lucknow on Sunday.

Punjab Warriors hammer Kalinga Lancers to win Hockey India League

Punjab Warriors hammer Kalinga Lancers to win Hockey India League

Rediff.com21 Feb 2016

Jaypee Punjab Warriors thrashed Kalinga Lancers 6-1 in the final to win the fourth edition of the Hockey India League in Ranchi on Sunday.

Indian hockey battles through difficult year!

Indian hockey battles through difficult year!

Rediff.com26 Dec 2025

From a side that promised much after a fourth-place finish in the Tokyo Olympics, the Indian women's team has collapsed into a seemingly direction-less outfit.

Sydney still hurts: Hockey great relives Olympic near-miss

Sydney still hurts: Hockey great relives Olympic near-miss

Rediff.com17 Dec 2025

It's been well over two decades but missing an Olympic medal after coming reasonably close to it rankles Mohammed Riaz to this date even though some of his regret has eased after seeing the national team claim podium finishes in the mega-event's last two editions.

Sohail among 14 Pak stars for Hockey India League

Sohail among 14 Pak stars for Hockey India League

Rediff.com9 Sep 2012

Fourteen Pakistan hockey players, including star penalty corner specialist Sohail Abbas, have signed up for the inaugural Hockey India League to be held from January 5 to February 3 next year.

Ranchi Royals edge Hyderabad Toofans, enter HIL final

Ranchi Royals edge Hyderabad Toofans, enter HIL final

Rediff.com25 Jan 2026

HIL: Ranchi Royals edge out Hyderabad Toofans to enter final

HIL: Lancers edge Toofans, keep unbeaten run intact

HIL: Lancers edge Toofans, keep unbeaten run intact

Rediff.com14 Jan 2026

HIL: Kalinga Lancers jump to top of table after fourth consecutive win

Hockey India League: Punjab Warriors hold Lancers, seal semi-final berth

Hockey India League: Punjab Warriors hold Lancers, seal semi-final berth

Rediff.com15 Feb 2016

Jaypee Punjab Warriors came back from behind to hold Kalinga Lancers to a 4-4 draw and seal their place in the semifinal of the fourth Hockey India League in Chandigarh on Monday.

Dragons stave off Soorma fightback to go top of HIL

Dragons stave off Soorma fightback to go top of HIL

Rediff.com7 Jan 2026

Tamil Nadu Dragons go top of men's HIL with 3-2 win over JSW Soorma

Russell's hat-trick powers HIL GC to dramatic win over SG Pipers

Russell's hat-trick powers HIL GC to dramatic win over SG Pipers

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

New Zealander Kane Russell struck a hat-trick, including a late penalty corner conversion, to help HIL GC edge past SG Pipers 3-2 in a thrilling men's Hockey India League match in Chennai on Monday.

From Junior World Cup hero to exile: Harjeet seeks answers

From Junior World Cup hero to exile: Harjeet seeks answers

Rediff.com5 Jan 2026

'Many of the players I played alongside like Harmanpreet Singh, Mandeep Singh, Krishan Pathak are doing very well today. Somewhere, there is regret that I could not do that.'

HIL: Jugraj hits hat-trick in Bengal Tigers' win over TN Dragons

HIL: Jugraj hits hat-trick in Bengal Tigers' win over TN Dragons

Rediff.com13 Jan 2026

Though the second quarter was goalless with Dragons trying their best to equalise with Uttam Singh leading the charge, there was not much they could gain from the attempts.

HIL rocked as UP Rudras quit, shift focus to grassroots

HIL rocked as UP Rudras quit, shift focus to grassroots

Rediff.com22 Sep 2025

UP Rudras announced on Monday that they are withdrawing from the Hockey India League (HIL) due to financial viability of the league.

Hockey India League: Middleton brace sinks Mumbai

Hockey India League: Middleton brace sinks Mumbai

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

England's Barry Middleton scored twice in the third quarter, to pilot Ranchi Rays to a come-from-behind 2-1 victory over Dabang Mumbai in their Hockey India League encounter at the Mahindra Stadium in Mumbai on Saturday.

Hockey India League: Delhi Waveriders beat Ranchi Rhinos

Hockey India League: Delhi Waveriders beat Ranchi Rhinos

Rediff.com23 Jan 2013

Rupinder Pal Singh scored twice as Delhi Waveriders maintained their unbeaten record in the Hero Hockey India League by beating Ranchi Rhinos 5-4 in a thrilling match in Ranchi.

HIL: Shootout drama lifts Kalinga Lancers to top spot

HIL: Shootout drama lifts Kalinga Lancers to top spot

Rediff.com11 Jan 2026

Jed Snowden came off the bench in the shootout to secure a 3-1 win for the Vedanta Kalinga Lancers against HIL GC after the two teams were locked 1-1 at the end of regulation time in the men's Hockey India League (HIL) in Ranchi on Sunday.

Hockey India League: UP Wizards stun Delhi Waveriders 6-4

Hockey India League: UP Wizards stun Delhi Waveriders 6-4

Rediff.com1 Feb 2016

Uttar Pradesh Wizards produced a fine performance to stun Delhi Waveriders 6-4 in a high-scoring round-robin match of the fourth Hockey India League (HIL) at the Shivaji Stadium in New Delhi.

Hockey India League: Waveriders thrash Wizards 3-0

Hockey India League: Waveriders thrash Wizards 3-0

Rediff.com3 Feb 2013

A clinical all-round display helped Delhi Waveriders thrash Uttar Pradesh Wizards 3-0 and maintain their supremacy in the Hero Hockey India League, at the Dhyan Chand Astroturf Stadium in Lucknow.

Hockey India League: Charlesworth appointed coach of Mumbai

Hockey India League: Charlesworth appointed coach of Mumbai

Rediff.com4 Dec 2012

Former Australian player and coach Ric Charlesworth was today roped in as coach of the Mumbai franchise for the upcoming Hockey India League starting next year.

Hockey India League: Delhi Waveriders slump to second straight home defeat

Hockey India League: Delhi Waveriders slump to second straight home defeat

Rediff.com2 Feb 2016

Former champions Delhi Waveriders' homecoming turned out to be a disappointing affair as they lost 2-5 to Jaypee Punjab Warriors and slumped to their second consecutive defeat in the fourth season of the Hockey India League at the floodlit Shivaji Stadium, in Delhi, on Tuesday.

HIL: Tamil Nadu Dragons rally to edge Ranchi Royals

HIL: Tamil Nadu Dragons rally to edge Ranchi Royals

Rediff.com21 Jan 2026

Tamil Nadu Dragons claim shootout win against Ranchi Royals

Dhoni buys stake in Ranchi franchise of Hockey India League

Dhoni buys stake in Ranchi franchise of Hockey India League

Rediff.com25 Oct 2014

After investing in motorsports and football, Indian cricket team captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni has now lent his support to Indian hockey after buying the Ranchi franchise of the Hockey India League (HIL).

Hockey India League: Warriors too good for Magicians

Hockey India League: Warriors too good for Magicians

Rediff.com20 Jan 2013

Punjab Warriors edged out Mumbai Magicians by 4-2 in a fast-paced Hockey India League encounter at the MHA Mahindra Stadium in Mumbai to notch up their first victory in four games.

Hockey India League: Delhi beat Mumbai 2-1

Hockey India League: Delhi beat Mumbai 2-1

Rediff.com16 Jan 2013

Delhi Waveriders continued their winning momentum as they overcame a spirited challenge from Mumbai Magicians to prevail 2-1 in their second match of the Hockey India League in New Delhi.

Do you think Hockey India League will bring back glory?

Do you think Hockey India League will bring back glory?

Rediff.com21 Jan 2013

Indian hockey team captain Sardar Singh, who is leading Delhi Waveriders in the inaugural Hockey India League, said that the five-team HIL is a historical event and it would help in restoring the lost glory of the game.

Hockey India League: Punjab thrash debutants Kalinga

Hockey India League: Punjab thrash debutants Kalinga

Rediff.com28 Jan 2014

Veteran drag-flicker Sandeep Singh scored twice as Jaypee Punjab Warriors drubbed debutants Kalinga Lancers 7-3 in a high-scoring Hockey India League match in Bhubaneshwar.

India eye hockey World Cup spot through Pro League

India eye hockey World Cup spot through Pro League

Rediff.com26 May 2025

India will fight for every point in the European leg of the FIH Pro League to fulfil their twin goals of clinching the title and also securing qualification for next year's World Cup, said Hardik Singh.

HIL: Domene lifts SG Pipers past Toofans to seal first win

HIL: Domene lifts SG Pipers past Toofans to seal first win

Rediff.com12 Jan 2026

Despite the deficit, Toofans remained on the front foot in search of a goal that would get them back in the game. They registered 8 circle entries and a couple of penalty corners in the third quarter.

Hockey India League: Waveriders-Rhinos set up summit clash

Hockey India League: Waveriders-Rhinos set up summit clash

Rediff.com9 Feb 2013

Delhi Waveriders scored a clinical 3-1 win over Jaypee Punjab Warriors to set up the title clash against Ranchi Rhinos in the inaugural Hockey India League in Ranchi.

Hockey India League: Waveriders thrash Lancers

Hockey India League: Waveriders thrash Lancers

Rediff.com30 Jan 2014

Delhi Waveriders showed no mercy on the Kalinga Lancers as they inflicted a humiliating 5-0 defeat on the Odisha-based side in match seven of the Hero Hockey India League (HHIL) in New Delhi.

Hockey India league postponed, to commence on Jan 17

Hockey India league postponed, to commence on Jan 17

Rediff.com26 Nov 2012

The inaugural Hockey India League has run into rough weather even before its start and the franchise-based event's start has been deferred by two weeks to January 17 next year.

Hockey India League: Turner helps Lancers beat Waveriders, go top

Hockey India League: Turner helps Lancers beat Waveriders, go top

Rediff.com5 Feb 2016

Kalinga Lancers rode on Glenn Turner's twin field strike to cruise to a comfortable 4-0 win over Delhi Waveriders and register their fourth victory in the fourth Hockey India League in Bubaneswar on Friday.

Hockey India League: Waveriders, Lancers complete semi-final line-up

Hockey India League: Waveriders, Lancers complete semi-final line-up

Rediff.com17 Feb 2016

Delhi Waveriders crushed Kalinga Lancers 6-0 to storm into the semi-finals of the Hockey India League on Wednesday.

Hockey India League: Mumbai shock Ranchi to end losing streak

Hockey India League: Mumbai shock Ranchi to end losing streak

Rediff.com3 Feb 2016

Down to ten men for the entire second half, a struggling Dabang Mumbai secured their first victory in the Hockey India League with a thrilling 7-5 win over table toppers and defending champions Ranchi Rays.

Hockey India League: Punjab maintain their winning streak

Hockey India League: Punjab maintain their winning streak

Rediff.com31 Jan 2014

Jaypee Punjab Warriors defeated Delhi Waveriders 3-1 to extend their winning streak in the second season of the Hero Hockey India League at the Major Dhyan Chand National Stadium in New Delhi.

Let Pakistan players play in Hockey India League, says Pillay

Let Pakistan players play in Hockey India League, says Pillay

Rediff.com12 Oct 2015

Former India captain Dhanraj Pillay on Monday batted for participation of Pakistan's players in the Hockey India League (HIL) tournament and urged Hockey India to take up the issue with politicians to ensure their presence in the future editions of the franchise-based league.