Saturday, June 17, 2006

CANNOCK'S END OF SEASON MISERY CONTINUES

Premier Division champions Cannock were beaten for the second time in two days in the Super Cup today, losing 3-2 to Reading. The other men's match ended in a draw, Surbiton being held 2-2 by Loughborough Students.

In the Women's section both Canterbury and Leicester are assured places in European club competitions next year. Leicester had already qualified for the rather mis-named Cup Winners' Cup by virtue of being EHL champions. Both clubs won today, Canterbury 2-1 against Bowdon Hightown and Leicester 2-0 against Olton. They meet tomorrow (Sunday) and the winner will qualify for the more prestigious European Club Championships. If Canterbury lose, they will take Leicester's place in the Cup Winners' Cup, a competition in which they won silver in 2004.