The Westmont Hilltop Hilltoppers ice hockey squad (Johnstown, PA), was overwhelmed 7-1 in Thursday's non-league outing with the host Richland Rams (Johnstown, PA)

In their next game, the Rams battle the Hampton Talbots (Allison Park, PA) in a PIHL Class A Blue outing, on Monday, January 29. Richland will attempt to better on its 12-16 season record. The Talbots come into the outing with a 4-12 record after their 7-3 league loss to Blackhawk (Beaver Falls, PA).

With the defeat, Westmont Hilltop moves to 0-19 on the season. The Hilltoppers host Beaver (Beaver, PA) to battle the Bobcats in a PIHL Class A Blue outing on Thursday, February 1. The Bobcats come into the outing with a record of 8-9. Beaver won 2-0 in their recent league outing against Freeport (Freeport, PA)