British hockey 'significant risk' warning before hiring Black Sticks coach Mark HagerHockey NZDeparting Black Sticks women's coach Mark Hager reflects on his move to join Great Britain Hockey. Great Britain Hockey's signing of former Black Sticks women's coach Mark Hager was labelled a "significant risk" by a senior sporting figure as a review continues into allegations of a toxic culture under his leadership. This is a significant risk and I wonder whether it would be prudent to pause the process until the review is finalised." The email reveals GB Hockey officials spoke to Hager's lawyer "to get a feel for some of the contents" of the review. Hager will coach his new team against the Black Sticks in the FIH Pro League in Christchurch on Friday night (7pm NZT).

Source: Stuff February 08, 2019 00:56 UTC