The men's Black Sticks have earned an invite to compete in the FIH Pro League after winning hockey's Nations Cup.

Unfortunately, they won't be accepting that invite. 

What's going on? Hockey NZ acting CEO Ken Maplesden explained to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk.

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The men's Black Sticks have earned an invite to compete in the FIH Pro League after winning hockey's Nations Cup.
Unfortunately, they won't be accepting that invite.&nbsp;
What's going on? Hockey NZ acting CEO Ken Maplesden explained to D'Arcy Waldegrave on Sportstalk.
LISTEN ABOVE

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Ken Maplesden: Hockey NZ acting CEO on why the Black Sticks won't compete in the FIH Pro League

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