2009 Men's Hockey Champions Challenge II

The 2009 Men's Hockey Champions Challenge II was the inaugural edition of the Champions Challenge II. It was held at the National Hockey Stadium in Dublin, Ireland, from 6 to 12 July 2009.

Poland won the tournament, defeating hosts Ireland 5–4 on penalties after the final finished a 3–3 draw. With the win, Poland gained promotion to the 2011 Champions Challenge I in Johannesburg.

Teams Qualification for the tournament was based on rankings at the 2008 FIH Olympic Qualifiers.

DatesEventLocationQuotasQualifiers2–10 February 20082008 FIH Olympic QualifiersAuckland, New Zealand 2 1–9 March 2008Santiago, Chile 3 5–13 April 2008Santiago, Chile 3 Total8

Results All times are Irish Standard Time (UTC+1)

First round Pool A

Pool B

Fifth to eighth place classification

Crossover

Seventh and eighth place

Fifth and sixth place

First to fourth place classification

Semifinals

Third and fourth place

Final

Awards Top scorerPlayer of the Tournament John Jermyn Tomasz Dutkiewicz

Final rankings

Goalscorers

References