The Black Sticks Men will farewell a huge amount of experience, with the retirement of veterans Marcus Child, Arun Panchia and Cory Bennett.
On Saturday, Hockey New Zealand confirmed all three players have decided to move on to the next phases of their lives, after a combined total of 569 international caps.
All three players were instrumental in the Black Sticks' silver-medal win at the 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games.
Former captain Panchia - the fifth most capped Black Stick of all time - says representing New Zealand was the fulfilment of a lifelong dream.
"It's been a huge honour and is something I'll value for the rest of my life," says Panchia.
"I’ve been fortunate to have had so many amazing experiences with the Black Sticks and I’m proud of what we’ve been able to accomplish over the years."
Child says following in the footsteps of his mother Sheryl Law and older brother Simon Child in donning the New Zealand shirt has been a privilege.
"The highlights have been the people that I have met as well as being able to live out my dreams of playing at the Hockey World Cup in the Hague as well as winning a silver medal at the 2018 Commonwealth Games," Child says.
"I am looking forward to moving into a new role at work and beginning a new chapter of my life."
Defender Bennett admits he'll miss the brotherhood in the squad, but that the time is right to move on.
"I always felt that if I couldn’t put everything into the shirt, it is time to call it quits," Bennett says.
"Travelling the world with a bunch of mates all trying their best to make their country proud – what more could you ask for.
"I have given eight years of my life to, this team with the goal of leaving the shirt in a better place."
Black Sticks Head Coach Darren Smith says the trio will be sorely missed.
"While the retirement of quality internationals is always felt by the group, what is fantastic is watching their lives and careers take shape," says Smith.
"We have no doubt that successful lives after international hockey await."
