Cushing Academy Penguins (Ashburnham, MA) followers left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their ice hockey team nip the host Thayer Academy Tigers (Braintree, MA), 2-1 in a league match.

The Penguins (8-6) will now prepare for their match against St. Mark's (Southborough, MA). The Lions enter the match with a 1-7 record. In their last match, St. Mark's tipped Lawrence Academy (Groton, MA), 4-3, in a league match.

Next up, the Tigers clash with the Tabor Academy Seawolves (Marion, MA) in a match, on Wednesday, January 18. Thayer Academy will attempt to improve on its 5-6 season record. The Seawolves enter the match with a 8-3 record after their 8-3 non-league win over Hill School (Pottstown, PA).