Illawarra's Jack Hayes and Flynn Ogilvie each finished with two goals as the NSW Pride marched to the inaugural Hockey One title in Melbourne on Saturday.
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NSW won the grand final 8-3 against Brisbane Blaze, with Tim Brand opening the scoring early, before Hayes and Ogilvie recorded quick fire double in emphatic style.
The Pride, captained by Wollongong star and former Kookaburras player Tristan White, led 7-1 with six minutes remaining in an open and entertaining contest.
"It feels incredible," Ogilvie said.
"I think we kept building throughout the season, we set our structures and were really solid on them, and I think that was a big part of what got us through at the end," Ogilvie said.
"In terms of achievements this is pretty big. I've played in the old Australian Hockey League for seven years and didn't get a chance to win one, so to win it now is amazing and great for New South Wales."
The Blaze beat Melbourne on penalties in the women's grand final.
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