O'Hanlon named world's top goalkeeper
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New Zealand's Grace O'Hanlon has been named FIH Women's Goalkeeper of the Year after a remarkable 2024-25 season between the posts for New Zealand Women’s hockey team.
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Her standout performances in two major tournaments played a key role in the Black Sticks’ resurgence in international hockey and earned her this prestigious accolade.
At the FIH Hockey Women's Nations Cup Chile 2024-25, she proved to be one of the best players of the tournament: her shot-stopping, composure in high-pressure moments and consistent reliability helped New Zealand claim the title.
Her performance especially stood out in the semi-final and the final, as both matches went into the shoot-outs, where O’Hanlon saved more attempts than she let in, to help New Zealand climb the top step of the podium!
At the Oceania Cup, O'Hanlon was instrumental in guiding New Zealand to victory over neighbours Australia, securing top-place in the tournament and booking a berth at the upcoming FIH Hockey World Cup Belgium & Netherlands 2026.
Her reflexes in the goal and leadership from the back created a foundation for the team’s success in that decisive moment.
Across both events, O'Hanlon staked her claim as one of the world’s elite goalkeepers, with her form providing the springboard for her team’s momentum into the World Cup cycle.
It's the first time a New Zealander has won a senior FIH award.
