Well then, that was some Super 6s finale... The England Hockey Indoor Finals delivered us fans everything we could have wished for! With various athletes backing the Grays Hockey Indoor Range we were met with intensity, drama, elite skill and many memorable moments. Taking place within the Derby Arena, the very best indoor teams in the country went head-to-head with national titles to play for.
Last-second winners, high-scoring thrillers and gut-wrenching shootouts, indoor hockey in England showed exactly why it continues to grow in popularity. The entire day was fast, end-to-end and thoroughly compelling.
1. Late Drama & Emphatic Statements: The Women’s Semi-Final
Sutton Coldfield edged past Holcombe HC in a pulsating contest that went right down to the wire. With less than 60 seconds on the clock, Sutton Coldfield produced a brilliantly executed penalty corner routine to send them into the finals - a viral moment that sent benches, teammates and supporters leaping from their seats. With several Grays Hockey athletes represented across both sides, it was a proud moment to see so many battling it out at the highest level – all with a Grays Hockey Indoor hockey stick in hand!
The second semi-final saw reigning champions East Grinstead, our Grays Hockey teamwear partner club, underline their title credentials with an emphatic 8–4 victory over Surbiton HC. Playing with pace and confidence, East Grinstead powered their way into another final, looking to prove a point. The EG Faithful were ever present as they cheered their team to victory yet again.
2. Grays Hockey’s Reigning Champions Deliver, Once Again: The Women’s Final
As expected, the women’s final was a tightly fought, high-intensity battle from the first whistle to the last. End-to-end action, relentless pressure and fine margins defined the contest as Sutton Coldfield pushed East Grinstead all the way.
Champions know how to deliver when it matters most though, and East Grinstead
rewarded their loyal supporters with a nail-biting 2–1 victory, securing their 6th indoor title in ten years - retaining their status at the top of the women’s indoor game.
Interested in high performance Grays Hockey Teamwear for your club? Head over to our latest teamwear blog to find out just why the likes of East Grinstead and many more are backing our range.
3. Clinical Finishing on Full Display: The Men’s Semi-Finals
If it’s goals you’re wanting, the men’s competition raised the roof.
Defending champions Old Georgians opened their title defence in trademark fashion, laying down a serious marker with a commanding 6–2 win over Oxted. Clinical finishing and relentless tempo showed exactly why OG arrived as the team to beat.
The second semi-final between Wimbledon and Surbiton was a showcase of attacking indoor hockey at its very best. Both sides went toe-to-toe, but it was Wimbledon who emerged victorious after a demanding contest, sealing a 6–3 win and booking their place in the final. Yet again, the Grays Hockey Indoor hockey stick range was a popular choice across the two fixtures!
4. Title Defending Champions, Just...: The Men’s Final
The men’s final delivered everything.
Ten goals. End-to-end chaos. Momentum swinging from OGs to Wimbledon, back and forth. The result? A nail-biting penalty shootout to decide it all.
Locked at 5-5 in a thrilling draw, it came down to who has the nerve and composure under the most scrutinising pressure. When the dust settled, Old Georgians HC once again basked in their glory as they retained their title, cementing their place in indoor hockey history – will anyone come that close to stopping them in the near future again?
5. Grays Hockey Indoor Range: Backed By The Elite
Many of the competing athletes at the Derby Arena, and many others throughout the entire tournament were equipped with the Grays Hockey indoor hockey range. With a wide range of wooden and composite sticks available, across a variety of shapes and designs, we’re confident we have everything you need to take your indoor hockey to the next level - whether you’re competing on the national stage, playing local league or taking your first steps in indoor hockey.
