Benjamin Culhane
Personal information
Full name Benjamin James Culhane
Born (2003-04-23) 23 April 2003
Invercargill, New Zealand
Playing position Defence
Senior career
Years Team
2022– Otago
National team
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022– New Zealand U–21 8 (0)
2023– New Zealand 11 (0)
Medal record
Men's field hockey
Representing  New Zealand
Junior Oceania Cup
Silver medal – second place2022 CanberraTeam

Benjamin 'Benji' James Culhane (born 23 April 2003)[1] is a field hockey player from New Zealand, who plays as a defender.[2]

Personal life

Benjamin Culhane was born and raised in Invercargill, New Zealand.[3] His father, Simon, is a former international rugby union player.[4]

Career

Under–21

Culhane made his international debut for New Zealand at under–21 level. He was a member of the team at the 2022 Junior Oceania Cup in Canberra, where he won a silver medal.[5]

In 2023, Culhane was named as captain of the Junior Black Sticks.[6][7] He represented the team at the Sultan of Johor Cup in Johor Bahru, finishing in sixth place. He was also named in the squad for the FIH Junior World Cup in Kuala Lumpur.[5]

Black Sticks

Following his junior debut, Culhane was called up to make his senior international debut in 2023. He made his first appearance for the Black Sticks during season four of the FIH Pro League.[8][9][5]

References

  1. ↑ "Team Details – New Zealand". tms.fih.ch. International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  2. ↑ "Men's Squad". blacksticksnz.co.nz. New Zealand Hockey Federation. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  3. ↑ "Benji Culhane". archive.nzc.nz. New Zealand Cricket. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  4. ↑ "Former All Black's son to debut for Black Sticks Men". 1news.co.nz. 1News. 14 April 2023. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  5. 1 2 3 "CULHANE Benjamin". tms.fih.ch. International Hockey Federation. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  6. ↑ "2023 JUNIOR BLACK STICKS SQUADS ANNOUNCED". hockeynz.co.nz. New Zealand Hockey Federation. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  7. ↑ "Culhane's whirlwind 2023 that's included captaining his country". southlandtribune.substack.com. The Southland Tribune. 8 November 2023. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  8. ↑ "Culhane's surprise news after a day hunting". southlandtribune.substack.com. The Southland Tribune. 6 April 2023. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
  9. ↑ "Culhane ready for debut in FIH Pro League". odt.co.nz. Otago Daily Times. 15 April 2023. Retrieved 22 November 2023.
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