There are two debutants named in the 25-strong national men's hockey squad for 2013 by new coach Colin Batch.
They are 18-year-old midfielder George Muir and 21-year-old defender Cory Bennett.
Both play for North Harbour.
The two players not included from the Black Sticks Olympic team are goalkeeper Kyle Pontifex and midfielder Ryan Archibald, who have made themselves unavailable for next year.