UCD and Lisnagarvey both continued their perfect records in the men's EY Hockey League while Corinthian landed their first ever EYHL success in impressive style.
Garvey continued their incredible start to the season as they inflicted a 6-0 defeat on reigning Champions Trophy holders Three Rock Rovers at Comber Road.
It was scoreless at the break in their tie but a hat-trick from Andy Williamson - who started and finished the scoring - along with efforts from Daniel Nelson, Troy Chambers and Ben Nelson did the damage.
They move up to nine points out of nine where they are joined by UCD who won 4-3 at Havelock Park against Banbridge.
The students built a 2-0 lead in the first 20 minutes via Conor Empey and Andrew Meates before Bann fought back to equalise as 2-2 through Owen Magee and Sam Farson.
But a Guy Sarratt double put UCD 4-2 ahead and they held on for the points despite a late Magee goal.
Johnny Roberts scored a double for Corinthian in their 3-0 win over YMCA to continue the Reds’ impressive start to the season, remaining unbeaten with five points from three games.
Davy Howard’s 11th-minute corner meant they led early on and Roberts struck twice in quick succession in the second half for the victory.
Glenanne moved up to third place as they stormed back from 2-0 down to beat Annadale 3-2 at Strathearn.
Kent Irwin and Patrick Rose gave Dale a dream start but Stu Ronan got one back and Gavin Gibney and Jonny McCormack completed the comeback in the second half.
Ryan Spencer’s 54th-minute goal earned Monkstown their first win of the season when he deflected in Jason Lynch’s cross for a 3-2 win against Pembroke.
Rory Nichols had twice given Town the lead only for replies from Patrick Shanahan and Alan Sothern to make it 2-2 at three quarter-time.
It was day one of EYHL Division 2 as well on Saturday with three of the four games settled by a single goal.
Cork Harlequins backed up their Irish Senior Cup win over Corinthian with a 3-2 success against Clontarf with Brian Hayes-Curtin, John Whyte and Julian Dale keeping their noses in front from late in the first half.
Also in Pool B, Cookstown hit Kilkeel for six in a 6-2 success with Stu Smyth scoring a hat trick; the Tyrone side had trailed 2-1 with 22 minutes to go before going goal crazy.
In Pool A, Instonians and Cork C of I both won their respective ties 2-1 against Avoca and Railway Union.
Inst built a 2-0 lead through Mikie Watt and Ben Palmer before Richard Couse gave Avoca a lifeline.
C of I fought back from 1-0 down to beat Railway Union with corner goals from youngsters Rob Sweetnam and Kevin O’Dea.
