In Thursday's non-league contest, the host Richard Pioneers ice hockey team scored a close 3-1 win over the Detroit Country Day Yellowjackets.

With the win, Richard moves its record to 6-4 on the year. The Pioneers host Howell (Howell, MI) to confront the Highlanders in a non-league battle on Saturday, January 18. The Highlanders enter the battle with a record of 18-2. Howell won 2-1 in their recent non-league battle against Cranbrook Kingswood (Bloomfield Hills, MI)

The Yellowjackets now possess a 3-11 record. They play next when they host Carlson for a non-league battle on Saturday, January 18. Detroit Country Day will confront a Marauders squad coming off a 3-1 league loss to Roosevelt (Wyandotte, MI). The Marauders record now stands at 9-5.