Roller Hockey Triumph

After being runners-up to the New Zealand champions, Petone, for four consecutive years, the Gisborne roller hockey team defeated them by four goals to one in a sizzling final to win the annual Queen's Birthday tournament at Alfred Cox Park.

After the game, the team's supporters ran wild, and swarmed onto the rink to chair them from the scene.

Hero of the game, New Zealand representative centre forward, Noel Thompson, being chaired from the rink by two enthusiastic supporters.

Right winger, Keith Pardoe, about to pass to Noel Thompson as two Petone players move up

Goal keeper, Ralph Martin, with Keith Pardoe surrounded by followers after the game

Pardoe attacking the Petone goal with David Roberta (right) in support

A smile of victory from David Roberts, chaired by John Chiplin and John Gordon.

The Gisborne B team caused an upset when they drew with Napier A in the semi-finals. Shooting at the goal is Bruce Kytola, with Malcolm Vickers at left.

A struggle for possession in the goal mouth resulted in several players being upended

An incident from the Gisborne B versus Napier A game

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The Gisborne Photo News

No 96 : June 14, 1962

Roller Hockey Triumph