'This is the strongest team I have been involved with'

IN AMONG many of the young guard of Guernsey's new-look men's hockey team is a core of experience that has propelled them to tomorrow's EH Trophy final.

One of those is 30-year-old Adam Kitching, who was part of the 2009 national competition winning team and has played a significant role this year, a string of fine performances helping his side set up a meeting with Gateshead.

After being unavailable for the dramatic semi-final win over West Hampstead, the forward who scored a brace in the inter-insular admitted he is raring to go.

'We have got the strongest team I have ever been involved in during my time over here, the perfect blend of youth and experience,' he said.