Two promising young talents from the Isle of Man, Joe Savage and Angus Mo, have been selected to join the Scottish Under-18 and Under-16 Junior Development squads.
Their selection represents a strong indication of the bright future that lies ahead for them in Scottish Hockey, as they showcase their talent and potential on the national stage.
Both players have come through the Isle of Man Junior Age Group Squads, a concept set up by Niamh Goddard with support from a team of coaches and volunteers from the Manx Hockey Community, a small but passionate hub for developing future hockey talent on the Isle of Man.
Selectors
Angus, formerly of Ramsey Hockey Club, joined the IOM Under 14 Boys Squad and was key to their successful cup run that took them to the Semi Final of the England Hockey Boys U14 Cup Competition in 2022.
Angus became part of the Scottish Hockey Aspiring Lightning Squad in 2023, his development here has impressed selectors and he has now been selected for the Emerging Squad Under 18s for the 24/25 Cycle.
Previously of Castletown Hockey Club, Joe Savage entered the IOM Junior sides at the Under 14 age group, going on to play at Under 16 and Under 18 levels, before progressing to make appearances for the Isle Of Man Senior Men’s side.
Joe Captained the triumphant Under 16 Boys team at the England Hockey Plate Final, the first Junior IOM side to win a national title. Joe will join the Scottish Hockey Under 18s Aspiring Program for the 24/25 cycle, with a goal of competing in the European Hockey Under 18 Championships in Summer 2025.
It’s very pleasing to see both players go on to develop their talents at a national level, having shown from a young age on the Isle of Man that they have a talent for the sport.
Proud
Although both are now playing their Hockey within their National Development sides for Scottish Junior Hockey, they do both come back to their IOM Clubs of Ramsey and Castletown when on island and return to their roots whenever possible to train with their former clubmates – back where they began their hockey journey.
Their selection is no doubt a proud moment for their families and also for the wider hockey community on the Isle of Man, this is testament to the hours of dedication and hard work they have put in.
Everyone associated with the Manx Hockey Association congratulates Angus and Joe on their selection, wishing them well for the season ahead and hope to hear of future successes and development in Hockey.
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