What is The Hockey Paper?
The Hockey Paper is a dedicated weekly newspaper for field hockey, published in the United Kingdom — the sport's own press in a country where it is otherwise covered only around the Olympics.[1]
What does it cover?
International hockey including the World Cup and Pro League, England and Great Britain squads, domestic club leagues, and the university and schools game.[1] [2]
Why does it matter?
Because a sport with a large participation base and a thin media footprint depends on its trade press for any continuous record at all — and the weekly is where club and age-group hockey is documented.[1] [2]
References
- The Hockey Paper. Accessed August 2026.
- FIH — International Hockey Federation. Accessed August 2026.