The Hockey Hour: Episode 38 - Sanctioned v Unsanctioned Matches + Hockeyroos Series Preview

Welcome back to the ninth episode of The Hockey Hour in 2026! This week, we chat the reasonings behind international matches being either sanctioned or unsanctioned. Plus, we take a quick look at the Hockeyroos' upcoming series v USA and India!Disclaimer: The views, opinions, and ideas expressed in this podcast are those of the hosts and guests. They reflect personal perspectives, "what if" scenarios, and open-ended conversations. They do not necessarily represent the views, official stance, or future plans of Hockey WA as an organisation.In this episode we...0:02:17 – Catch up on the latest Hockey WA news0:06:08 – Dive into the Mailbag - your questions answered!0:11:58 – Recap the latest TeamStar Premier League results0:21:12 - TeamStar Spotlight - We highlight results and ladders from a random Hockey WA Competition - this week, it's the Division 9 Gold Women!0:23:44 – Inside the Circle: We discuss the reasons why international matches may be either sanctioned or unsanctioned. Plus, we take a deep dive into the Hockeyroos' upcoming series v India and USA!Get ready for a jam-packed season full of insights, interviews, and lively hockey discussion. Don’t forget to follow ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@hockey_wa⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ on Instagram for all the latest updates and highlights from today’s episode! Enjoy the show!