Gerry Quinn and Chris Thomas both struck doubles as Valkyrs A launched their defence of the mixed hockey title with a 4-0 win over Phoenix A on Saturday.
Rivals Bacchas A also made a winning start, 6-2 against Falcons.
Two goals each from Olly Webster and Andy Burrows helped Ramsey A to an impressive 4-1 win over Bacchas B, for whom Dave Kneale replied, while Sarah Blackman scored twice and was joined on the scoresheet by Mark Corlett as Celts defeated Valkyrs B 3-1.
Hockey results for Saturday, September 15
Richmond Travel Mixed Division One
Phoenix A 0-4 Valkyrs A
Falcons 2-6 Bacchas A
Bacchas B 1-4 Ramsey A
Valkyrs B 1-3 Celts
Richmond Travel Mixed Division Two
Cammags 2-4 Valkyrs C
Harlequins A 4-8 Saxons
Ramsey Ravens 3-1 Bacchas C
Richmond Travel Mixed Division Three
Cushags 3-3 Saracens B
Bacchas D 1-7 Ramsey Rookies
Valkyrs D 4-5 Southerners
Richmond Travel Mixed Division Four
Vandals 2-3 Kestrels
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