Isaac Lancelot Houlbrooke (born 6 September 2001)[1] is a field hockey player from New Zealand.[2][3]

Isaac Houlbrooke
Personal information
Full name Isaac Lancelot Houlbrooke
Born (2001-09-06) 6 September 2001 (age 23)
Auckland, New Zealand
Playing position Forward
Senior career
Years Team
North Harbour
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022 New Zealand U–21 3 (1)
2023– New Zealand 16 (1)
Medal record
Men's field hockey
Representing  New Zealand
FIH Olympic Qualifiers
Bronze medal – third place 2024 Muscat Team
Junior Oceania Cup
Silver medal – second place 2022 Canberra Team

Life

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Isaac Houlbrooke grew up in North Shore, New Zealand.[2]

Houlbrooke is an alumnus of Rosmini College.[4]

Career

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Domestic league

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In the Ford National Hockey Championship, Houlbrooke represents North Harbour.[5]

Under–21

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Houlbrooke made his international debut at under–21 level. He represented the New Zealand U–21 team at the 2022 Junior Oceania Cup in Canberra, where he won a silver medal.[6][7]

Black Sticks

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Houlbrooke received his first call-up to the Black Sticks in 2023. He made his international debut during season four of the FIH Pro League.[8]

In 2024, Houlbrooke was a member of the bronze medal-winning squad at the FIH Olympic Qualifier in Muscat, which earned the squad Olympic qualification.[9][10] He has since been named in the squad for the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in Ipoh.[11][12]

International goals

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Goal Date Location Opponent Score Result Competition Ref.
1 18 January 2024 Hockey Oman, Muscat, Oman   Canada 2–0 4–0 2024 FIH Olympic Qualifiers [13]

References

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  1. ^ "Team Details – New Zealand". tms.fih.ch. International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 25 January 2024.
  2. ^ a b "Men's Team". blacksticksnz.co.nz. New Zealand Hockey Federation. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  3. ^ "Isaac Houlbrooke – Player Info". globalsportsarchive.com. Global Sports Archive. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  4. ^ "Houlbrooke holding the sporting fort at Rosmini". collegesport.co.nz. College Sport Auckland. 30 August 2019. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  5. ^ "HOULBROOKE Isaac". hockeynz.altiusrt.com. New Zealand Hockey Federation. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  6. ^ "HOULBROOKE Isaac". tms.fih.ch. International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  7. ^ "Burras and Jillaroos go undefeated against Junior Black Sticks". hockey.org.au. Hockey Australia. 14 December 2022. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  8. ^ "DEBUTANTES EXCITED FOR TASTE OF INTERNATIONAL HOCKEY". blacksticksnz.co.nz. New Zealand Hockey Federation. 20 April 2023. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  9. ^ "Black Sticks men qualify for Olympics". rnz.co.nz. Radio New Zealand. 22 January 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  10. ^ "Black Sticks qualify for Paris Olympics". stuff.co.nz. stuff. 22 January 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  11. ^ "VANTAGE BLACK STICKS MEN RAMP UP OLYMPIC PREP". blacksticksnz.co.nz. New Zealand Hockey Federation. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  12. ^ "Black Sticks hope to build winning mentality ahead of Paris Olympics". nst.com.my. New Straits Times. 30 April 2024. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
  13. ^ "Canada 0–4 New Zealand". International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 1 May 2024.
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