Patrick Ward (born 28 July 2003)[1] is a field hockey player from New Zealand.[2][3]
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Born | 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 | |||
Life
editPatrick Ward grew up in Dunedin, New Zealand. His older brothers, Finn and Jordan also play field hockey.[4]
Career
editDomestic league
editIn the Ford National Hockey Championship, Ward represents Otago.[5][6]
Under–21
editWard 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
editWard 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
edit- ^ "Team Details – New Zealand". tms.fih.ch. International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
- ^ "Men's Team – Under 21". blacksticksnz.co.nz. New Zealand Hockey Federation. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ "Patrick Ward – Player Info". globalsportsarchive.com. Global Sports Archive. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ "Ward trio to play for Otago together". Otago Daily Times. Otago Daily Times. 1 June 2021. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ "WARD Patrick". hockeynz.altiusrt.com. New Zealand Hockey Federation. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ "Otago Men & Women's Squads". oha.org.nz. Otago Hockey Association. 22 August 2022. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ a b "WARD Patrick". tms.fih.ch. International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ "Burras and Jillaroos go undefeated against Junior Black Sticks". hockey.org.au. Hockey Australia. 14 December 2022. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ "WARD Patrick". sultanjohorcup.com. Sultan of Johor Cup. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ "Ward gets taste for game at highest level". pressreader.com. Otago Daily Times. 6 May 2023. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
- ^ "VANTAGE BLACK STICKS MEN RAMP UP OLYMPIC PREP". blacksticksnz.co.nz. New Zealand Hockey Federation. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
External links
edit- Patrick Ward at the International Hockey Federation
- Patrick Ward at the New Zealand Hockey Federation
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