Jaypee Punjab Warriors News

Chandigarh, 20 January, 2014: The Jaypee Punjab Warriors today unveiled the team Jersey  for the 2014 Hero Hockey India League scheduled to start from 25^th 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 25^th January at the new Hockey Stadium in Mohali, JPW’s home base.

JPW Team List

1. Bharat Chetri
2. Jaap Stockman
3. Jake Whetton
4. Karamjit Singh
5. Agustin Mazzilli
6. Affan Yousuf
7. Jamie Dwyer
8. Kieran Govers
9. Dharamvir Singh
10. Gaganpreet Singh
11. Gurmail Singh
12. Malak Singh
13. Shivendra Singh
14. S V Sunil
15. Satbir Singh
16. Rob Hammond
17. Simon Orchard
18. Lucas Rey
19. Gurinder Singh
20. Jarmanpreet Singh
21. Christopher Ciriello
22. Mark Knowles
23. IgnaceTirkey
24. Sandeep Singh

JPW Coaching Staff

1. Barry Dancer, Head Coach
2. Jagbir Singh, Coach
3. Mohd Riaz, Coach
4. Sampath Kumar ( Trainer)
5. PC Narayana ( Masseur)
6. Dr. Alexandre ( Team Physio)
7. Aadhitya Chakravarthy ( Video Analyst)