Men’s hockey – Watsonians in action on Tayside

Third-placed Grove Menzieshill entertain Edinburgh side Watsonians at Dundee International Sports Centre on Thursday, (20.15).

Coach Neil Allan’s men were humbled 5-0 at Edinburgh University on Saturday and he will be looking for a reaction.

The Dundee team have 32 points having won ten of their 16 matches and drawn two while Watsonians have won five and drawn two. They are on 17 points.

Grove are the highest scoring side in the league with 71 goals and they have let in 29 while Watsonians have scored 33 and leaked 50.

Their coach Mike Leonard is, however, seeking some form ahead of the promotion/relegation play-offs which are looming large.

Elsewhere, Uddingston look to consolidate fourth place in men’s Division One when they host West of Scotland rivals Hillhead on Thursday (19.30)

The Lanarkshire combine have come into form since recruiting a number of impressive new players since the winter shutdown.

They have 24 points from 16 games while Hillhead have slipped down the table to seventh position. They have 21 points.