Why do they call the mens hockey team the black sticks ?when they don't play with black sticks.

Question

Why do they call the mens hockey team the black sticks ?when they don't play with black sticks.

Answer 1

its just a name..

the all blacks arent all black or play with black balls

the silver ferns dont play with silver ferns

the tall blacks arent all tall neither are they all black

the all whites - may be an exception to the rule haha

Answer 2

we call the the top Rugby team the All Blacks but there are white and black players. I think it is just a sporting name. Not a description of the teams make up.

Answer 3

I've never heard it called that in my life to be honest.  

Answer 4

What is the context  

Answer 5

Hmm?