The 1971–72 English Hockey League season took place from September 1971 until April 1972.

The principal event was the inaugural Men's Cup (National Clubs Championship) which was won by Hounslow.[1][2]

The vast majority of the season consisted of regional leagues. The first National League tournament (The National Inter League Championship) would not be introduced until September 1975.

Men's Cup (Benson & Hedges National Clubs Championship)

National rounds (quarter-finals)

Team 1 Team 2 Score
Norwich Grasshoppers Burton-on-Trent 1-0
Portsmouth Command Hounslow

National rounds (semi-finals)

Team 1 Team 2 Score
Norwich Grasshoppers Bowdon 2-1
Marlborough Hounslow 0-1

Final

(Held at Crystal Palace on 16 April)

Team 1 Team 2 Score
Hounslow Norwich Grasshoppers 3-0
P Morgan
F H Scott
M Harris
Ian Thompson
Richard Oliver
T Hill
Mike Corby
Bill Smith
Davy McManus
Christopher Langhorne
Ian Barrett
C Harvey
D Clarke
G Goodley
Robert Stimpson (capt)
D Harmer
T Hawksley
M Eastwood
D Storey
B Pallett
P Wilmore
T Weston

References

  1. ^ "Friskin, S. (1972) 'Hockey', Times, 17 Apr, p. 18". Times Digital Archives. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
  2. ^ "Friskin, S. (1972) 'Hockey', Times, 15 Apr, p. 17". Times Digital Archives. Retrieved 27 February 2021.
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