Ulster’s hockey clubs are reportedly investigating the viability of forming a breakaway Northern Ireland Hockey Association.

Ulster Hockey have confirmed there will be no sanctions for clubs who attend an EGM to decide the future of the Irish Hockey League.

Irish hockey’s future reaches a critical juncture this weekend, with clubs set to vote on whether to expand the national league.

ONE of the top figures in Ulster hockey has said he looks forward to seeing its young stars in the green of Ireland, after the issue of Ulster’s U18 players being encouraged to declare for Great Britain was seemingly put to bed.