Rory Walker scored a season-best six goals in Thursday night's victory as Norths continued their climb up the Hunter Coast Premier Hockey League (HCPHL) ladder.
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The Blues striker was prolific as the third-placed men's team beat Uni 13-0 at Newcastle International Hockey Centre (NIHC).
Ky Willott also bagged a hat-trick for Norths. Brandon Laurens, Mitch Brown, Shawn Fraser and Ben Martin were the others to find the back of the net.
This completed a 19-day period where the Blues played six times, recording four wins against three different opponents and two losses to frontrunners Gosford.
Norths now have the bye this Sunday before meeting Souths (September 20) and Wests twice (September 24, 27) in the space of a week later this month.
The Blues (10), who have featured in the previous 10 grand finals, are two points below rivals Souths (12) on the overall standings.
The second-ranked Lions accounted for Wests 6-1 in Thursday night's other fixture at NIHC with Angus Abbo landing a double.
Round 11 on Sunday sees Souths tackle Uni (2) at NIHC and undefeated Gosford (16) host Wests (2) on the Central Coast. Uni and Wests back up again at NIHC this Thursday.
Meanwhile, in round nine of the Newcastle District Women's Hockey Association (NDWHA) premier league, tussles for the top four take place between Oxfords (14) and Souths (13) as well as Regals (13) and Central (12). Uni (6) also clash with Tigers (10).
All games are scheduled for NIHC on Saturday. Ladder leaders Gosford (16) have the bye.
HCPHL: Gosford 16; Souths 12; Norths 10; Wests, University 2.
NDWHA: Gosford 16; Oxfords 14; Regals, Souths 13; Central 12; Tigers 10; Uni 6.
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