In Thursday's league contest, the host Darien Blue Wave ice hockey team scored a close 3-1 triumph over the Ridgefield Tigers.

The Blue Wave (8-1) will now prepare for their contest against Bishop Hendricken (Warwick, RI). The Hawks come into the non-league contest with a 6-3 record. In their last contest, Bishop Hendricken got by St. Joseph (Trumbull, CT), 5-1, in a league contest.

In their next game, the Tigers battle the St. Joseph Cadets (Trumbull, CT) in a FCIAC contest, on Wednesday, January 29. Ridgefield will attempt to better on its 7-4 season record. The Cadets come into the contest with a 4-8 record after their 2-1 league win over Trumbull (Trumbull, CT).