The Essex Hornets ice hockey squad (Essex Junction, VT), was tipped 3-2 in Wednesday's non-league outing with the visiting Mt. Mansfield Cougars (Jericho, VT)

In their next game, the Cougars battle the Colchester Lakers (Colchester, VT) in a outing, on Saturday, January 27. Mt. Mansfield will attempt to better on its 7-4 season record.

With the defeat, Essex moves to 2-6 on the season. The Hornets travel to Spaulding (Barre, VT) to battle the Crimson Tide in a outing on Saturday, January 27. The Crimson Tide come into the outing with a record of 5-5. Spaulding won 3-2 in their recent league outing against Hartford (White River Junction, VT)