Scotland players welcome Euro bid win

Scottish Hockey’s successful bid to host the Men’s EuroHockey Nations Championship II in summer 2017 has been warmly welcomed by Scotland’s players, writes Nigel Duncan.

Dutch-based striker Kenny Bain revealed that the Scotland squad are excited by the challenge and the Dutch-based striker believes it will encourage players considering retirement to think again.

Bain said: “I’ve been in touch with the boys in the squad and we’re buzzing. It is now time to show real character after recent disappointments.”

Scotland will play Azerbaijan, Czech Republic, France, Portugal, Russia, Ukraine and Wales from 6 to 12 August 2017 at the National Hockey Centre and a top two finish secure promotion to the Championship Division in 2019 where Europe’s best hockey nations compete.

Scotland narrowly missed out on promotion last year when they finished third behind Poland and Austria.

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