Harmanpreet became the most expensive player in HIL history after being acquired by Soorma Hockey Club for Rs 78 lakh during the auction and is eager to bring his experience and drag-flicking prowess to the franchise.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"I'm thrilled to begin this new chapter of Indian hockey as a Soorma Hockey Club player and compete in the Hockey India League. The league provides a fantastic platform for players to showcase their skills, and I'm looking forward to contributing to the team's success this season,\" he commented.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The HIL, returning after a hiatus, promises to deliver high-octane action and showcase top-tier talent from around the world. While the tournament is restarting after a seven-year hiatus, the return of the league is accompanied by the commencement of a Women\u2019s League, the very first of its kind in India.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"The impact of the HIL can be seen to this day in the Indian men\u2019s hockey team. The team\u2019s success in the Olympics is due to the exposure the league provided us, at a young age. Rubbing shoulders with players you look up to and competing with and against them on a daily basis improved us more than we could imagine. With the Women\u2019s HIL also commencing this time, I am certain that it will propel the Indian women\u2019s hockey team to greater heights as well in the future,\" he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
The Soorma Hockey Club is coached by Jeroen Baart, with Indian hockey legend Sardar Singh serving as a mentor. Harmanpreet\u2019s impressive track record includes scoring 205 goals in 234 appearances for the national senior side and he will aim to replicate the same in the HIL along with world-class teammates like Vivek Sagar Prasad, Gurjant Singh, Victor Wegnez, and Jeremy Hayward.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
\"The impact of the HIL can be seen to this day in the Indian men\u2019s hockey team. The team\u2019s success in the Olympics is due to the exposure the league provided us, at a young age. Rubbing shoulders with players you look up to and competing with and against them on a daily basis improved us more than we could imagine. With the Women\u2019s HIL also commencing this time, I am certain that it will propel the Indian women\u2019s hockey team to greater heights as well in the future,\" he added.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
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