Archive · 29 Dec 2025
HIL Teams Aim for Strong Start
The Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) is starting a new season, and two teams, the HIL Governing Council Team and Kalinga Lancers, are getting ready to play.
The HIL Governing Council Team took over from another team to keep things stable.
They have a mix of old and new players, like Hardik Singh as captain and experienced players from different countries.
They will play their first match on January 5th.
The Kalinga Lancers also have a strong team with players from India and other countries.
They will play their first match on January 4, 2026, in Chennai.
Both teams want to do well and make it to the playoffs.
HIL Governing Council Team took over from UP Rudras to maintain stability for players and staff.
HIL Governing Council Team's first match is on January 5th against SG Pipers, led by Captain Hardik Singh.
Kalinga Lancers aim to improve on their sixth-place finish with a strong defensive core and international experience.
Kalinga Lancers' first match is on January 4, 2026, in Chennai against Ranchi Royals.
Both teams feature a mix of experienced international players and talented Indian athletes.
- Who
- HIL Governing Council Team and Kalinga Lancers
- What
- Preparing for the Men’s Hockey India League (HIL) season with a mix of experienced and young talent
- When
- HIL Governing Council Team's first match on January 5th, Kalinga Lancers' first match on January 4, 2026
- Where
- HIL Governing Council Team's first match against SG Pipers, Kalinga Lancers' first match in Chennai against Ranchi Royals
- Why
- To make a strong start and secure a place in the playoffs
- HIL Governing Council Team
- James Mazarelo, Prashant Kumar Chauhan, James Albery, Jasjit Singh Kular, Mohammad Haris, Surender Kumar, Kane Russell, Prasant Barla, Talem Priyobarta, Hardik Singh, Manmeet Singh, Rahul Yadav, Daragh Walsh, Simon Yorston, Ajeet Yadav, Sudeep Chirmako, Sam Ward, Tanguy Cosyns, Gurjot Singh, Lalit Kumar Upadhyay
- Kalinga Lancers Squad
- Jed Snowden, Krishan B Pathak, Sunil PB, Antoine Kina, Pratap Lakra, Arthur Van Doren, Rohit Kullu, Alexander Hendrickx, Sanjay, Craig Marais, Rabichandra Singh Moirangthem, Amit Kumar Toppo, Liam Henderson, Rosan Kujur, Gursahibjit Singh, Cooper Burns, Angad Bir Singh, Deepak Pradhan, Dilpreet Singh, Boby Singh Dhami
- HIL Governing Council Team's First Match
- January 5th against SG Pipers
- Kalinga Lancers' First Match
- January 4, 2026, against Ranchi Royals in Chennai
- HIL Governing Council Team Captain
- Hardik Singh
- Kalinga Lancers Co-Captains
- Arthur Van Doren and Sanjay
