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Hockey: New Zealand’s Kane Russell (L) scored yet another hat-trick for HIL GC. (Photo: HIL)

Hockey: Kane Russell scores third hat-trick in four games as table-toppers HIL GC beat Tamil Nadu Dragons 4-2

January 13, 2026 1:17 am

Russell scored in the 14th, 33rd and 47th minutes for HIL GC — a team administered by the league’s governing council after the initial owners withdrew — while Sam Ward scored in the 23rd minute.

SG Pipers beat Bengal Tigers in shootout to win Hockey India League title

Hockey India League: Bansari Solanki steps off the bench and into the limelight as SG Pipers beat Bengal Tigers in shootout to win title

January 10, 2026 11:24 pm

For the third time in this edition, there was nothing to separate Tigers and Pipers over four quarters of regulation time.

Hockey India League Tamil Nadu Dragons SG Pipers

Hockey India League: Tamil Nadu Dragons and SG Pipers play out thrilling 4-4 draw; hosts clinch shootout bonus

January 10, 2026 12:46 am

The result also meant that Pipers are yet to win a match outright in men's HIL since the start of last season.

Alexander Hendrickx (R) had a part to play in both the Kalinga Lancers’ goals against Bengal Tigers. (PHOTO: HIL)

Hockey India League: Hendrickx, Dhami on target as Kalinga Lancers beat defending champions Bengal Tigers to maintain perfect start

January 09, 2026 12:03 am

Boby Singh Dhami bagged a late-winning goal for the Lancers after Affan Yousuf had restored parity for the Tigers, with all three goals coming in the final quarter

Ranchi Royals celebrate during their 5-2 win against SG Pipers. (Photo: HIL)

Hockey India League: Ranchi Royals come alive in a dead rubber to beat final-bound SG Pipers 5-2

January 08, 2026 10:46 pm

In a performance that could be prefixed with a 'what if...' Ranchi Royals showed their quality to beat Pipers and give home fans something to cheer.

Hyderabad Toofans celebrate a goal as they came from 0-2 down to beat Ranchi Royals 3-2 on Wednesday. (PHOTO: HIL)

Hockey India League: 14 goals in 2 matches in Chennai as HIL GC, Hyderabad Toofans register impressive wins

January 07, 2026 11:37 pm

The second game saw Toofans go down 0-2 against Royals, but then stage a remarkable fightback to register their first outright win of the season.

Soorma Hockey Club players celebrate during their win against finals-bound Bengal Tigers. (Photo: HIL)

Hockey India League: Soorma HC sign off from women's HIL with back-to-back wins, beat final-bound Bengal Tigers 3-2

January 07, 2026 10:33 pm

Having been unable to find their A-game earlier in the season, last year's finalists Soorma Hockey Club ended the league stage on a high to finish with six points.

Hockey India League: Harmanpreet Singh nearly pulls off inspirational comeback for Soorma HC but Tamil Nadu Dragons prevail 3-2

January 06, 2026 10:23 pm

It was nearly an inspirational one-man show by Harmanpreet Singh but Soorma Hockey Club fell short in the end against Tamil Nadu Dragons in another five-goal thriller.