team on Saturday as the teams drew 1-1 during Women's Hockey Association action at the weekend.

Swifts, who got their season off to a good start the week before with a 1-0 triumph over Bluebirds, were again led by Caroline Black at midfield who proved to be a one-woman roadblock by preventing numerous scoring chances by Canaries.

Ana Anton put Swifts on the scoreboard at the 26 minute mark of the first half on a spectacular breakaway.

Canaries finally scored 13 minutes into the second half with a goal by Carol Ferris.

Samantha Adams of Canaries was frustrated often late in the game, with Katherine Dunleavy playing the perfect role of shadow.

North Village Longtails and Police Orioles also tied 1-1, in a carbon copy of their match from the week before.

Mary Ellen Jackson opened the scoring for Orioles with a first half tally while Joanne Wilson replied for Longtails in the closing moments of the match.

Bluebirds took on a largely inexperienced Cardinals side and came up with a 1-0 triumph.

Bluebirds failed to capitilise on several scoring opportunities, but Ailsa Campbell finally scored the winning goal in the first half.

Eva Dillas led the Cardinal defence to again frustrate Bluebirds in the second half.

Canaries B defeated Police Orioles 1-0 with a goal from Emma Garon. The Orioles' defence, led by Heidi Lynam and goalkeeper Mary Ellen Jackson, held firm despite a number of chances by Canaries.

Led by goals from Susanah Almeida and Janice Burns, defending A League Cardinals defeated Canaries 2-0.