Thundersticks set for another hit out against Australia's best

Western Australia’s Perth Thundersticks face another huge test this Wednesday 21 September at Perth Hockey Stadium at Curtin University – facing off against men’s and women’s Hockey Australia High Performance squads in the lead-up to the Sultana Bran Hockey One League season – and the public can view the matches free of charge.

The Thundersticks male and female squads met the Hockey Australia High Performance squads last week, with the women claiming an admirable draw and the men’s side learning some valuable lessons.

The Hockey Australia High Performance squads feature Hockeyroos, Kookaburras and players from the National Development squads, with some fresh off of medal-winning performances at the 2022 Birmingham Commonwealth Games.

The clashes present a wonderful opportunity for the Perth Thundersticks’ preparations ahead of this year’s Sultana Bran Hockey One League season, set to commence from Saturday 1 October against the Adelaide Fire at Perth Hockey Stadium at Curtin University.

Patrons are invited to have photos with the players and capture autographs at the conclusion of the fixtures on 21 September.

“We are incredibly excited about the Perth Thundersticks’ season and these free match viewing opportunities in the lead-up to our opening matches provide sports fans and hockey tragics the opportunity to see some of Australia’s finest players up close and personal,” Hockey WA CEO Fabian Ross said.

“We want to get all of Western Australia behind our players and can’t wait to see lots of fans both at these matches and at our competition matches in October at Perth Hockey Stadium.”

Perth Thundersticks v Women’s Hockey Australia High Performance Squad

Date: Wednesday 21 September

Time: 6pm

Location: Perth Hockey Stadium at Curtin University

Cost: FREE ENTRY FOR ALL!

Perth Thundersticks v Men’s Hockey Australia High Performance Squad

Date: Wednesday 21 September

Time: 7:30pm

Location: Perth Hockey Stadium at Curtin University

Cost: FREE ENTRY FOR ALL!

The Perth Thundersticks need your support this Sultana Bran Hockey One League season, with our first double header to be played at Perth Hockey Stadium at Curtin University on Saturday 1 October. Show your support by purchasing a membership, securing your tickets or through our Perth Thundersticks Player Partnership Program. We want all of WA behind our elite-level men's and women's teams!