Author: James Ormandy

Hockey’s World War I Sacrifice:
The First to Fall, the First to Volunteer, & the Greatest Contribution.

Posted by James Ormandy | Apr 12, 2022 | Archival Research, Hockey, Team Sports | 0

The part that hockey has played in the war will surely enrich the pages of the game’s history when...

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English Hockey’s Fear of Leagues and Cups & Heywood HC
England’s First Official Hockey League Champions.

Posted by James Ormandy | Jan 24, 2022 | Archival Research, Hockey, Team Sports | 0

Introduction Hockey’s devotion to the pure amateur spirit outlawing cup, prizes and leagues has...

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Hockey’s Religious Foundations
Part 3
Quakers Play and Support Hockey’s Development

Posted by James Ormandy | Apr 19, 2021 | Archival Research, Hockey, Team Sports, Women in Sport | 0

To read earlier parts of this series Hockey’s Religious Foundations: The Anglican Clergy...

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Hockey’s Religious Foundations
Part 2
Nonconformists Lead Hockey’s Downward Social Diffusion

Posted by James Ormandy | Apr 12, 2021 | Archival Research, Hockey, Team Sports, Women in Sport | 0

To read Part one of Hockey’s Religious Foundations: The Anglican Clergy turn a Suburban Game...

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Hockey’s Religious Foundations:
Part 1
The Anglican Clergy turn a Suburban Game into a National Sport

Posted by James Ormandy | Apr 5, 2021 | Archival Research, Hockey, Team Sports | 1

The establishment of the Hockey Association (HA) in 1886 was a timely event as the drift away from...

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