Jaypee Punjab Warriors unveil team jersey for 2014 HHIL
Chandigarh, 20 January, 2014: The Jaypee Punjab Warriors today unveiled the team Jersey for the 2014 Hero Hockey India League scheduled to start from 25th January. The team CEO Askari Zaidi, presented the home and away jerseys to Jaypee Punjab Warriors Captain Jamie Dwyer in the presence of team Head Coach Barry Dancer, Indian Coach Jagbir Singh, Assistant Coach Mohd Riaz and other team members.
Speaking on the occasion, Barry Dancer talked about the team preparation for the big League and expressed confidence that JPW would come out with flying colours. He said the team had roped in a mix of experienced and upcoming stars such as drag-flicker Sandeep Singh, Jake Whetton, Agustin Mazzilli, Affan Yousuf, Satbir Singh and Karamjeet Singh.
“Sandeep Singh was the highest goal scorer in last year’s HHIL and with him joining us, we feel far more confident to lift the trophy this year. He is one of the finest drag-flickers and we’re lucky to have him in our team. I always believed that Punjab Warriors was one of the most talented sides in the competition and can be a serious threat to any opposition on a given day.” Dancer said. Jagbir Singh highlighted the fact that many JPW players had been playing in international competitions till recently and have had good practice to be fit to face any challenge in the league.
Captain Jamie Dwyer said: “We are very optimistic for our performance this year as the side looks really good with all players looking fit and best of form.
Sandeep Singh “It’s a great feeling to be part of the Punjab team for the HHIL and we’re looking forward to playing engaging hockey in this tournament.”
The Jaypee Punjab Warriors will face Delhi Waveriders in the opening match on 25th January at the new Hockey Stadium in Mohali, JPW’s home base.
JPW Team List
Bharat Chetri
Jaap Stockman
Jake Whetton
Karamjit Singh
Agustin Mazzilli
Affan Yousuf
Jamie Dwyer
Kieran Govers
Dharamvir Singh
Gaganpreet Singh
Gurmail Singh
Malak Singh
Shivendra Singh
S V Sunil
Satbir Singh
Rob Hammond
Simon Orchard
Lucas Rey
Gurinder Singh
Jarmanpreet Singh
Christopher Ciriello
Mark Knowles
IgnaceTirkey
Sandeep Singh
JPW Coaching Staff
Barry Dancer, Head Coach
Jagbir Singh, Coach
Mohd Riaz, Coach
Sampath Kumar ( Trainer)
PC Narayana ( Masseur)
Dr. Alexandre ( Team Physio)
Aadhitya Chakravarthy ( Video Analyst)