GRACE O’HANLON RECEIVES GLOBAL RECOGNITION

Hockey New Zealand is proud to announce that Vantage Black Sticks Women’s goalkeeper Grace O’Hanlon has been nominated for the FIH Women’s Goalkeeper of the Year at the 2025 FIH Hockey Stars Awards.

Grace’s nomination places her alongside the world’s elite, with Anne Veenendaal (Netherlands) and Liu Ping (China) also shortlisted for the prestigious global award. The nomination follows a standout year for Grace, who recently claimed both Player of the Year and Players’ Player of the Year honours at the Vantage Black Sticks Annual Awards.

Her performances at the FIH Nations Cup and Oceania Cup were world-class, consistently delivering under pressure and leading New Zealand to success in back-to-back shootout finals. Known for her calm presence, leadership, and unmatched shot-stopping ability, Grace has set a new benchmark for goalkeeping excellence, inspiring both teammates and fans alike.

“This recognition is an incredible achievement for Grace and a reflection of her world-class consistency, professionalism, and passion for the Black Sticks,” said Phil Burrows. “We encourage our entire hockey community to get behind her and show the world the strength of New Zealand hockey.”

The FIH Hockey Stars Awards are the sport’s highest individual honours, celebrating players who have delivered exceptional performances across all major international competitions, including the FIH Pro League, Continental Championships, and FIH Nations Cups.

Voting is now open to the public, and every vote counts!

HOW TO VOTE:

Visit the official FIH voting page:

https://www.fih.hockey/events/hockey-stars/poll
Voting closes 16 November 2025.

Let’s get behind Grace O’Hanlon and show our support for one of the world’s best goalkeepers.