Owsley To Make Injury Comeback

The Bristol-born hockey star will compete in her first game for GB since fracturing her collarbone on tour in Australia with the team back in February.

Clifton’s Joie Leigh also features in Head Coach Danny Lee’s 18-strong squad for the squad.

The tournament runs from 18-26 June as a precursor to the Rio Olympics and both Bristol athletes will be hoping for a strong showing to cement their places on the plane to Brazil.

Fixtures at Lee Valley Hockey and Tennis Centre:
GB Women vs Argentina, 2pm, Sat 18^th June
GB Women vs Netherlands, 2pm, Sun 19^th June
GB Women vs New Zealand, 8pm, Tue 21^st June
GB Women vs USA, 8pm, Thu 23^rd June
GB Women vs Australia, 4pm, Sat 25^th June
Finals Day: Sun 26^th June

Ahead of the tournament, Great Britain Coach Danny Kerry said: “We have selected a complimentary blend of combinations that is adaptable to the differing challenges we will face at the Champions Trophy. We have creativity, pace, and assuredness across the lines and we are all looking forward to the opportunity to play again at Lee Valley in the wonderful Olympic legacy venue.

“The Champions Trophy this year will be interesting as I believe all of the teams competing are capable of winning the prestigious trophy. That should make for tight games decided on the finest of margins.”

The finals day on Sunday 26^th June promises to be a showpiece occasion, and tickets for this day are on sale now. Saturday 25^th is already sold out so act quickly to secure the best possible seats, with prices starting at just £5.

Full squad for Women’s Hockey Champions Trophy: