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  •   Home > News > Sports > Hockey

    New Zealand Hockey's decision about whether to compete in next season's Pro League may be taken out of their hands

    New Zealand Hockey's decision about whether to compete in next season's Pro League may be taken out of their hands


    The Black Sticks men can qualify by winning the Nations Cup in Malaysia - they're in the semifinals tomorrow morning against Korea.

    But head coach Greg Nicol says the International Hockey Federation may be re-working the league, which New Zealand has previously withdrawn from due to financial pressures.

    © 2026 Newstalk ZB, NZCity

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