After a hectic Saturday of knockout action last weekend, Manx Hockey Association’s men’s and women’s leagues make their return this Saturday.

For the second week in a row, Ramsey Crookall Bacchas A and B men’s teams face off, with the B side - having lost out in the last game – looking to cause an upset.

Elsewhere in the Men’s Premiership, Motorworx Valkyrs face a tough but winnable test against league leaders Canaccord Genuity Vikings A, while Athena Healthcare Harlequins A play J. Qualtrough & Co Castletown A in a fixture which both sides believe they can win.

The Women’s Premiership sees Canaccord Genuity Vikings A trying to extend their winning streak in their game versus Motorworx Valkyrs A.

Last season’s champions J. Qualtrough & Co Castletown A travel to the capital for the battle against Ramsey Crookall Bacchas A. Still searching for their first win of the year, Athena Healthcare Harlequins A play J. Qualtrough & Co Castletown B.

An interclub derby between Canaccord Genuity Vikings B and C is the first fixture in Men’s Division One, while J. Qualtrough & Co Castletown B will play Motorworx Valkyrs B in what promises to be a closely-fought game.

Newly-promoted Athena Healthcare Harlequins B face a tough test as they play promotion hopefuls Exceed Business Services Ramsey A.

In Women’s Division One, J. Qualtrough & Co Castletown C take on Ramsey Crookall Bacchas C, while Canaccord Genuity Vikings B and Motorworx Valkyrs B go head-to-head in a key game in the battle for promotion.

Elsewhere, Exceed Business Services Ramsey A will be looking to bounce back after last weekend’s defeat when they go up against Ramsey Crookall Bacchas B.

The first of the two fixtures in Men’s Division Two has J. Qualtrough & Co Castletown C playing Motorworx Valkyrs C, while Ramsey Crookall Bacchas D meet Exceed Business Services Ramsey B.

Rounding out the senior leagues in Women’s Division Two, Motorworx Valkyrs C will play Canaccord Genuity Vikings C, while a bottom-of-the-table clash sees J. Qualtrough & Co Castletown E play Exceed Business Services Ramsey B.

Athena Healthcare Harlequins B look to continue their strong form as they play J. Qualtrough & Co Castletown D.

In the Under-15s League, Exceed Business Services Ramsey Rogues & Rascals will play Ramsey Crookall Bacchas, while J. Qualtrough & Co Castletown Sabres play Athena Healthcare Harlequins.

Saturday, February 3:

Men’s Premiership

2pmBacchas A v Bacchas B @ the NSC

2pmValkyrs A v Vikings A @ QEII

1.30pmCastletown B v Harlequins A @ kwc

Women’s Premiership

12.30pmBacchas A v Castletown A @ the NSC

12.30pmVikings A v Valkyrs A @ QEII

1.30pmCastletown B v Harlequins A @ kwc

Men’s Division One

3.30pmVikings C v Vikings B @ the NSC

12.30pmCastletown B v Valkyrs B @ CRHS

12.30pmRamsey A v Harlequins B @ RGS

Women’s Division One

11amCastletown C v Bacchas C @ the NSC

11amVikings B v Valkyrs B @ QEII

2pmRamsey A v Bacchas B @ CRHS

Men’s Division Two

11amCastletown C v Valkyrs C @ CRHS

2pmBacchas D v Ramsey B @ RGS

Women’s Division Two

3.30pmValkyrs C v Vikings C @ QEII

3.30pmCastletown E v Ramsey B @ CRHS

12pmHarlequins B v Castletown D @ KWC

Under-15s League

3.30pmRamsey Rogues Rascals v Bacchas @ RGS

4.30pmCastletown Sabres v Harlequins @ KWC

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Sunday, February 4:

EH Boys Under-18s Tier Two KO Championships

9.30amOAK Isle of Man v Timperely

@ Altrincham Grammar School for Boys

EH Girls Under-18 Tier Two Plate

10.30amOAK Isle of Man v Lichfield

@ University of Cumbria Lancaster

EH Boys Under-14s Tier Two Plate

10amOAK Isle of Man vs City of York

@ Lancaster University