
The 2012 men's and women's hockey seasons begin today (Saturday).
Men's Premier League champions Bacchas A open their title defence against their own B team.
And it's a similar story for Women's Premier League champions Vikings A, who also have a game against a side from their own club, at the start of the campaign.
An impressive 19 matches will be played at the five astro pitches around the Isle of Man today.

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