1971–72 in English field hockey

The 1971–72 English Hockey League season took place from September 1971 until April 1972.

1971–72 England Hockey League
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The principal event was the inaugural Men's Cup (National Clubs Championship) which was won by Hounslow.[1][2]

The vast majority of the season consisted of regional leagues. The first National League tournament (The National Inter League Championship) would not be introduced until September 1975.

Men's Cup (Benson & Hedges National Clubs Championship)

National rounds (quarter-finals)
Team 1 Team 2 Score
Norwich GrasshoppersBurton-on-Trent1-0
Portsmouth CommandHounslow

National rounds (semi-finals)
Team 1 Team 2 Score
Norwich GrasshoppersBowdon2-1
MarlboroughHounslow0-1

Final

(Held at Crystal Palace on 16 April)

Team 1 Team 2 Score
HounslowNorwich Grasshoppers3-0
P Morgan
F H Scott
M Harris
Ian Thompson
Richard Oliver
T Hill
Mike Corby
Bill Smith
Davy McManus
Christopher Langhorne
Ian Barrett
C Harvey
D Clarke
G Goodley
Robert Stimpson (capt)
D Harmer
T Hawksley
M Eastwood
D Storey
B Pallett
P Wilmore
T Weston

References
  1. "Friskin, S. (1972) 'Hockey', Times, 17 Apr, p. 18". Times Digital Archives. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
  2. "Friskin, S. (1972) 'Hockey', Times, 15 Apr, p. 17". Times Digital Archives. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
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