Goalie transfers: Maz joins Surbiton

Obviously old news, but newsworthy as England's no. 2 Jason Mazarelo has joined Surbiton and will be helping them compete for the title and European hockey. With Harry Gibson having retired, Surbiton bolster their goalkeeping depth with the former Loughborough Students goalie, strengthening their defence with an up-and-coming goalkeeper who will be competing with Ollie Payne for international playing time. 

Maz made his home debut for Surbiton against East Grinstead, achieving a clean sheet, and will obviously be looking to get many more clean sheets during his time with the club. 

England GK James Mazarelo Signs for SHC | Surbiton Hockey Club (surbitonhc.com)

Bailey sticking with P1's

With international games and friendlies on the way and going on at the moment, there's a chance to see what kit goalkeepers are using in the run up to serious competition. Reading's James Bailey, who has been benching for the England international squad in place of Patrick Smith, is noticeably sticking with his TK P1 foam kit. An upgrade on the TK Soft range, it will be interesting how they match up to the standard of elite level and the regular beating they'll receive in training sessions. I still think it would be good to have more competition for the first team spot, for the sake of work ethic etc. but kit wise, Gucassof was also seen wearing them having switched for the Euro Hockey League KO16.