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- ↑ "Find Us". City of Peterborough Hockey Club.
- ↑ "About the Club". City of Peterborough Hockey Club.
- ↑ "Men's Hockey League". England Hockey.
- ↑ "men's section". City of Peterborough Hockey Club.
- ↑ "East Region Hockey Women's premier divisions". East Region Hockey Leagues.
- ↑ "women's section". City of Peterborough Hockey Club.
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