Jayden Atkinson set to debut for Kookaburras at Pro League

Published Tue 21 Feb 2023

Jayden Atkinson is set to debut for the Kookaburras at the upcoming FIH Pro League ‘mini tournament’ against Argentina and Spain in Hobart (28 Feb - 5 March). He has also been named in the team that will head to Rourkela, India for matches against World Champions Germany and India (10-15 March).

Kookaburras team - FIH Pro League 2022-23 Season Hobart (28 February - 5 March)

Jacob Anderson (Mackay)
Jayden Atkinson (Cairns)
Tim Howard (Brisbane)

Kookaburras team - FIH Pro League 2022-23 Season Rourkela (10-15 March)

Jacob Anderson (Mackay)
Jayden Atkinson (Cairns)
Tim Howard (Brisbane)
Jake Whetton (Brisbane)

The Kookaburras have not competed in the FIH Pro League since June 2021. The team will arrive in Hobart on Saturday ahead of their opening match against Argentina on Tuesday 28 February.

The series will be played as double headers alongside the women’s Pro League matches involving the Hockeyroos, Argentina and the USA.

More information on the tournament can be found on the FIH Pro League website.

FIH Pro League 2022-23 Season - Hobart Match Schedule
Tuesday 28 February - Hockeyroos v Argentina (Women) 5:00pm AEDT
Tuesday 28 February - Kookaburras v Argentina (Men) 7:00pm AEDT
Wednesday 1 March - Hockeyroos v USA (Women) 5:00pm AEDT
Wednesday 1 March - Kookaburras v Spain (Men) 7:00pm AEDT
Thursday 2 March - Argentina v USA (Women) 5:00pm AEDT
Thursday 2 March - Argentina v Spain (Men) 7:00pm AEDT
Friday 3 March - Kookaburras v Argentina (Men) 5:00pm AEDT
Friday 3 March - Hockeyroos v Argentina (Women) 7:00pm AEDT
Saturday 4 March - Kookaburras v Spain (Men) 5:00pm AEDT
Saturday 4 March - Hockeyroos v USA (Women) 7:00pm AEDT
Sunday 5 March - Argentina v Spain (Men) 5:00pm AEDT
Sunday 5 March - Argentina v USA (Women) 7:00pm AEDT

All matches will be broadcast LIVE on Fox Sports and Kayo.