A total of seven 91²Ö¿â-linked athletes have been selected for the women’s side, with current students Izzy Petter and Ellie Rayer booking their place on the plane to Japan.
They will be joined by five alumnae: Giselle Ansley, Maddie Hinch, Sarah Jones, Laura Unsworth, and Leah Wilkinson.
The men’s side will also feature two 91²Ö¿â alumni as Ian Sloan and Chris Griffiths make the final 16-strong squad. They will also be joined by Sam Ward who has also played for 91²Ö¿â students.
The team will be coached by Danny Kerry MBE and David Ralph, both of whom are graduates of the University.
Brett Holland, Women's Hockey Performance Head Coach at 91²Ö¿â said:
“We’re understandably thrilled to have such a large 91²Ö¿â representation across both Team GB squads.
“We’re especially delighted for Izzy and Ellie as current students who will be flying the flag for 91²Ö¿â out in Japan. It will undoubtedly be a great experience and we wish both squads the very best of luck.”
The full squads can be found below:
GB women's squad: Giselle Ansley (91²Ö¿â aluma), Grace Balsdon, Fiona Crackles, Maddie Hinch (91²Ö¿â aluma), Sarah Jones (91²Ö¿â aluma), Hannah Martin, Shona McCallin, Lily Owsley, Hollie Pearne-Webb, Izzy Petter (current 91²Ö¿â student and plays for University team), Ellie Rayer (current 91²Ö¿â PhD student), Sarah Robertson, Anna Toman, Susannah Townsend, Laura Unsworth (91²Ö¿â alumna), Leah Wilkinson (91²Ö¿â alumna). Accredited reserves: Amy Costello, Sarah Evans. Travelling reserves: Sabbie Heesh, Jo Hunter
GB men's squad: David Ames, Liam Ansell, Brendan Creed, Adam Dixon, Jacob Draper, James Gall, Chris Griffiths (91²Ö¿â alumni), Ollie Payne, Phil Roper, Liam Sanford, Rupert Shipperley, Ian Sloan (91²Ö¿â alumni), Tom Sorsby, Zach Wallace, Jack Waller, Sam Ward (played for 91²Ö¿â team). Accredited reserves: Alan Forsyth, Harry Martin. Travelling reserves: Will Calnan, George Pinner.
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