Gregg's Computer Shack Stingers
Social hockey team set up by Gregg to help get a bit more physical activity into what for some would otherwise
be a rather sedentary life.
The team plays in Rotorua most weekends and is less concerned with winning than having fun and keeping
some sort of fitness level.
Reports of recent games:
6/8/95
The Gregg’s Computer Shack Stingers social hockey team had a very good attacking
game against Forest View on Sunday. They started off slowly, conceding 3 goals early
in the first half. Revenge was soon taken, however, with Forest View caught napping
from a free hit close to the 25 metre line. Robert Middleton took the hit quickly,
slotting the ball neatly into the corner. The goal was preceded by unrelenting pressure
from the Stingers, who attacked with good, constructive passing and some scything
runs through the opposition defence. Forest View scored once more before the break,
for a half-time score of 4-1.
The Stingers started the second half off well, getting right up past their opponent’s 16
metre line and forcing a penalty corner. Forest View hit back, though, scoring two
goals before the Stingers erupted once more. This goal saw some excellent passing
around the halfway line, before Stephen Gray took off down the sideline, dodging
several defenders and hitting a brilliant shot past the goalie in the corner.
One more goal from Forest View, and then the Stingers struck for a third time. This
time it was an excellent team goal, with solid build-up play taking the ball into the
opposition circle. Gregg Sheehan executed a perfectly timed shot straight past the
goalie. Forest View wrapped up the game with another goal, bringing the score to 8-3
in their favour.
The Stingers played well in all areas of the game, young Chris Seal, however, having
an especially good game. All members of the team enjoyed themselves immensely, and
the hockey on offer was of a particularly exciting, running type.
Written by Matthew Leigh
23/7/95
Commitment was the most noticeable feature of the hockey game on Sunday, between
the Gregg’s Computer Shack Stingers social side and Stretton & Co. Taupo rep team.
The Stingers showed strong commitment right from the start, with 14 players present -
a near record attendance from the Stingers. Right through the game, they were
extremely committed with their tackling and intercepting. The player of the game for
the Stingers was Robert Middleton, who was exceptional in defence, and started some
excellent attacking moves from fullback. Also particularly strong throughout were the
goalkeeper, Andrew Whitmore, and Stephen Gray, playing on the wing. Some very
positive shots at goal were played by the Stingers, and they were surely unlucky not to
score from a run of play that saw more than 8 shots at goal. The Stretton & Co side
played reasonably well, scoring 8 goals in the first half, but the Stingers defended
exceptionally well in the second half to limit them to two.
Written by Matthew Leigh
16/7/95
Gregg's Computer Shack Stingers had their second win since their inception on Sunday
against Rotorua Boys High School 2nd XI. In a closely fought game the first goal of
the 3 - 0 win came to centre forward, Gregg Sheehan early in the second half from a
classic right wing attack. The second goal was hammered in by centre half Shane
Wilkinson after a penalty just outside the Boys High circle and the 3rd goal was again
by Gregg Sheehan after a penalty corner saw a rebound from the goalies pads.
Gregg Sheehan
25/6/95
Gregg's Computer Shack Stingers lost by 5 - 1 to Ngapuna in Rotorua on Sunday
night. In wet conditions similar to last week the two teams played a friendly "mixed"
match. Taupo got the early possession and threatened a goal in the opening minutes,
but this was foiled by quick recovery from Ngapuna. Ngapuna were next on the attack
and managed to score from it. The next goal came to the Stingers from a play which
started at the halfway with a backpass from center forward, Gregg Sheehan to right
half Cliff Graham. A good pass through to Steven Gray on right wing saw open
ground and Gray managed to move in quickly for the goal. After this the rain started in
earnest and although there were good attacks from both sides through to the end, the
Ngapuna side managed to finish off more of theirs with goals
Gregg Sheehan
18/6/95
Gregg's Computer Shack Stingers lost by 7 - 0 to Indians in Rotorua on Sunday night.
In what could best be described as steady to heavy rain Taupo managed to hold the
score to a more respectable level than last weeks game against Tokoroa. Indians got an
early goal in the first 20 seconds but then found it tough to get the next before half
time. Goalie for Taupo, Andrew Whitmore worked hard with the rest of the backs to
lead a spirited defence. The Stingers also had their moments in attack with Chris Seal,
a young Tauhara 3rd form student making his debut in hockey (a change of code this
year from soccer). Chris surprised the older players with some great work on left wing
- managing to foil numerous Indian plays as well as almost getting a goal himself. This
youngest and smallest player on the field was the well-deserved player of the day.
Gregg Sheehan
11/6/95
Gregg's Computer Shack Stingers lost by 23 - 0 to Forest View Old Boys in Rotorua
on Sunday. Although quite outclassed in this level of hockey the Stingers put up a
gallant fight and the score didn't reflect the several good attacks that the team managed
throughout the game which almost, but not quite, ended in goals.
Gregg Sheehan
4/6/95
In rainy conditions at Rotorua, Gregg's Computer Shack Stingers (after managing to
muster only 9 players - and no goalie) went down 12-0 to Ngapuna. In contrast last
week, the Stingers managed their first win since being formed this year against
Rotorua Boys High School, 1-0
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