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McFerran Named a Finalist for FIH Female Goalkeeper of the Year
December 24, 2018 | Field Hockey
The award is partly determined by a fan vote
The University of Louisville's Ayeisha McFerran is one of five finalists for the International Hockey Federation's (FIH) Female Goalkeeper of the Year Award.
The annual award for the best women's goalkeeper in international hockey in a given calendar year is partly determined public vote. Fans have until January 18, 2019 to cast their votes The winners of the 2018 Hockey Stars Awards will be announced on February 14, 2019.
Click here to vote for the FIH Female Goalkeeper of the Year.
McFerran, who recently became Louisville's first four-time National Field Hockey Coaches' Association (NFHCA) All-American, was named Best Goalkeeper of the 2018 World Cup after leading the Irish National Team to a silver medal. The Larne, Northern Ireland native was instrumental in the Green Army's historic run, surrendering only three goals in their first five matches, and dominating in a pair of shootout victories as they entered the finals against top-ranked Netherlands. The Dutch went on to capture the gold medal with a 6-0 victory to mark their second straight and eighth overall title.
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Aided by McFerran's outstanding performances in the cage, Hockey Ireland became the first in the nation's history to reach the World Cup finals.
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Making its first World Cup appearance since 2002, Ireland entered the tournament at No. 16 in the FIH world rankings, the second lowest of any team competing in the World Cup and the lowest in their pool. They opened play with wins over the United States and India. Despite a loss to host England, the Irish emerged as the Pool B winner, becoming the first team to gain a spot in the quarterfinals.
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Facing India in a quarterfinal rematch, McFerran again posted shutout to send the contest to a shootout where she stopped two attempts as the Irish prevailed 3-1. She followed that performance with another shootout victory, this time turning back four tries help the Green Army emerge with a 3-2 win against Spain.Â
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McFerran is in her fifth year as a member of the Irish National Team.
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The annual award for the best women's goalkeeper in international hockey in a given calendar year is partly determined public vote. Fans have until January 18, 2019 to cast their votes The winners of the 2018 Hockey Stars Awards will be announced on February 14, 2019.
Click here to vote for the FIH Female Goalkeeper of the Year.
McFerran, who recently became Louisville's first four-time National Field Hockey Coaches' Association (NFHCA) All-American, was named Best Goalkeeper of the 2018 World Cup after leading the Irish National Team to a silver medal. The Larne, Northern Ireland native was instrumental in the Green Army's historic run, surrendering only three goals in their first five matches, and dominating in a pair of shootout victories as they entered the finals against top-ranked Netherlands. The Dutch went on to capture the gold medal with a 6-0 victory to mark their second straight and eighth overall title.
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Aided by McFerran's outstanding performances in the cage, Hockey Ireland became the first in the nation's history to reach the World Cup finals.
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Making its first World Cup appearance since 2002, Ireland entered the tournament at No. 16 in the FIH world rankings, the second lowest of any team competing in the World Cup and the lowest in their pool. They opened play with wins over the United States and India. Despite a loss to host England, the Irish emerged as the Pool B winner, becoming the first team to gain a spot in the quarterfinals.
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Facing India in a quarterfinal rematch, McFerran again posted shutout to send the contest to a shootout where she stopped two attempts as the Irish prevailed 3-1. She followed that performance with another shootout victory, this time turning back four tries help the Green Army emerge with a 3-2 win against Spain.Â
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McFerran is in her fifth year as a member of the Irish National Team.
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