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Wellington U18 Indoor Teams Named for National Tournament in Taupō

Congratulations to all players and team management selected to represent Wellington at the National Indoor U18 Tournament, taking place at the Taupō Events Centre from 12–15 January 2026.


Wellington will be represented by both U18 Boys and U18 Girls teams at this year’s tournament, competing in the fast-paced and highly technical indoor hockey format. Indoor hockey places a strong emphasis on speed, skill, quick decision-making, and teamwork, and provides a great opportunity for players to test themselves against the best from around the country.

U18 Girls Team

  • Milla Ehlert

  • Willow Gougé

  • Bay Johnson

  • Lynmari Lazenby

  • Ellie MacAvoy

  • Luca Marshall

  • Amelia Pohlen

  • Chloe Sherriff

  • Mhurain Thomson

  • Alexia Woodward


Team Management

  • Head Coach: Alex Ehlert

  • Assistant Coach: Jack Paton

  • Manager: Jorja Woodward

U18 Boys Team

  • Dylan Anderson

  • Jacob Eade

  • Zach Gianotti

  • Levi Irvine

  • Kyle Keene

  • Jacob Obermaier

  • Leon Olsen

  • Gabriel Rees

  • Hudson Todd

  • Torben Whittle

  • Matty Prentice


Team Management

  • Head Coach: Alex Grey

  • Assistant Coach: Jack Paton

  • Manager: Debs Anderson


Wellington Hockey congratulates all players and team management selected and wishes both teams the very best as they head to Taupō to represent the region at the national tournament.


You can follow draws and results throughout the tournament on the Indoor Hockey NZ website.



Wellington Match Schedule (Pool Play)


Wellington Girls U18

Tuesday 13 January

  • 8:00am – vs Northern Kauri Girls U18

  • 1:50pm – vs Waikato Girls U18

Wednesday 14 January

  • 12:40pm – vs North Harbour Girls U18

  • 5:20pm – vs Bay of Plenty Girls U18


Wellington Boys U18

Tuesday 13 January

  • 3:00pm – vs Aussie Allstars Boys U18

  • 6:30pm – vs Bay of Plenty Boys U18

Wednesday 14 January

  • 10:20am – vs YHDF Wairarapa Boys U18

  • 3:00pm – vs North Harbour Boys U18


Placement and finals matches will take place on Thursday 15 January, based on pool results.

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8 January 2026

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