Rutland Raiders (Rutland, VT) fans exited the stadium happy Wednesday as they observed their ice hockey squad nudge the visiting Bellows Free Academy Bobwhites/Comets (St. Albans, VT), 2-1 in a league game.

With the win, Rutland improves its record to 5-6 on the year. The Raiders host Champlain Valley Union (Hinesburg, VT) to clash with the Redhawks in a game on Saturday, January 25. The Redhawks enter the game with a record of 4-6. Champlain Valley Union won 3-2 in their recent league game against Burr & Burton (Manchester, VT)

The Bobwhites/Comets now sport a 3-4 record. They play next when they travel to Beekmantown for a non-league game on Saturday, January 25. Bellows Free Academy will clash with a Eagles squad coming off a 3-1 league win over Saranac (Saranac, NY). The Eagles record now stands at 7-4.