The Northland Women's hockey team have their fingers crossed for the return of Black Stick Ella Gunson after missing her presence during their 2-1 loss to North Harbour in the opening round of the National Hockey League.
On the mend after suffering a hamstring injury during the premier hockey season,
Gunson's silky skills were sorely missed for the North Harbour fixture.
However, Northland Women's coach Angeline Waetford said there is a chance she could return for the side's next match against Auckland on Sunday.
"She's been given fitness tests from the Black Sticks so, hopefully, she can be back this weekend," Waetford said. "We missed her, she's key in our midfield."
With a dominant performance from Black Sticks Stacey Michelsen and Brooke Neal, a win was always within reach for Northland.
