First ever PHL draft proves to be a success
South Africa's first ever Premier Hockey League (PHL) is starting next week in Randburg.
The South African Hockey Association (SAHA) has hailed as a major success, the first ever Premier Hockey League (PHL) draft.
The draft, to select the playing squads for the first ever PHL event was inspired by American sports leagues, such as the National Basketball Association (NBA) and the National Football League (NFL).
Coaches from the newly formed PHL teams each took turns on a round by round basis to build their squads.
The teams will now go on to compete at the inaugural PHL, which will run over four weekends, commencing on Saturday 3rd September and running until Sunday, 25th September 2016. All matches are being played on Saturday’s and Sunday’s at the Randburg Astro.
“The player draft system was an exciting new innovation for the PHL, and we are very happy with the outcome of the event. The South African Hockey Association (SAHA), with support from the Department of Sport & Recreation, is very proud to be launching the PHL. The PHL teams are well balanced and will provide high quality hockey action for all to enjoy. We wish all the PHL teams and their coaches the best of luck for the upcoming competition,” said Marissa Langeni, CEO of SAHA.
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