The Cranbrook Kingswood Cranes ice hockey squad (Bloomfield Hills, MI), was nudged 2-1 in Friday's non-league battle with the visiting Howell Highlanders (Howell, MI)

With the win, Howell moves its record to 18-2 on the year. The Highlanders travel to Richard (Riverview, MI) to confront the Pioneers in a non-league battle on Saturday, January 18. The Pioneers enter the battle with a record of 6-4. Richard won 3-1 in their recent non-league test against Detroit Country Day (Beverly Hills, MI)

The Cranes (8-6) will now prepare for their test against Traverse City West (Traverse City, MI). The Titans come into the non-league test with a 5-10 record. In their last test, Traverse City West was edged by Dow (Midland, MI), 4-1, in a non-league test.