A total of seven Â鶹ÊÓƵ-linked athletes have been selected for the women’s side, with current students Izzy Petter and Ellie Rayer booking their place on the plane to Japan.
They will be joined by five alumnae: Giselle Ansley, Maddie Hinch, Sarah Jones, Laura Unsworth, and Leah Wilkinson.
The men’s side will also feature two Â鶹ÊÓƵ alumni as Ian Sloan and Chris Griffiths make the final 16-strong squad. They will also be joined by Sam Ward who has also played for Â鶹ÊÓƵ students.
The team will be coached by Danny Kerry MBE and David Ralph, both of whom are graduates of the University.
Brett Holland, Women's Hockey Performance Head Coach at Â鶹ÊÓƵ said:
“We’re understandably thrilled to have such a large Â鶹ÊÓƵ representation across both Team GB squads.
“We’re especially delighted for Izzy and Ellie as current students who will be flying the flag for Â鶹ÊÓƵ out in Japan. It will undoubtedly be a great experience and we wish both squads the very best of luck.”
The full squads can be found below:
GB women's squad: Giselle Ansley (Â鶹ÊÓƵ aluma), Grace Balsdon, Fiona Crackles, Maddie Hinch (Â鶹ÊÓƵ aluma), Sarah Jones (Â鶹ÊÓƵ aluma), Hannah Martin, Shona McCallin, Lily Owsley, Hollie Pearne-Webb, Izzy Petter (current Â鶹ÊÓƵ student and plays for University team), Ellie Rayer (current Â鶹ÊÓƵ PhD student), Sarah Robertson, Anna Toman, Susannah Townsend, Laura Unsworth (Â鶹ÊÓƵ alumna), Leah Wilkinson (Â鶹ÊÓƵ alumna). Accredited reserves: Amy Costello, Sarah Evans. Travelling reserves: Sabbie Heesh, Jo Hunter
GB men's squad: David Ames, Liam Ansell, Brendan Creed, Adam Dixon, Jacob Draper, James Gall, Chris Griffiths (Â鶹ÊÓƵ alumni), Ollie Payne, Phil Roper, Liam Sanford, Rupert Shipperley, Ian Sloan (Â鶹ÊÓƵ alumni), Tom Sorsby, Zach Wallace, Jack Waller, Sam Ward (played for Â鶹ÊÓƵ team). Accredited reserves: Alan Forsyth, Harry Martin. Travelling reserves: Will Calnan, George Pinner.
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