Rogers Vikings (Newport, RI) followers left the game happy Friday as they witnessed their ice hockey team achieve victory over the visiting Chariho Chargers (Wood River Junction, RI), 8-4 in a non-league match.

The Vikings (7-2) will now prepare for their match against Coventry (Coventry, RI). The Oakers enter the Division 2 match with a 3-5 record. In their last match, Coventry Exeter-West Greenwich (West Greenwich, RI), 1-1, in a league match.

Next up, the Chargers clash with the Lincoln Lions (Lincoln, RI) in a non-league match, on Saturday, January 28. Chariho will attempt to improve on its 8-3 season record. The Lions enter the match with a 9-3 record after their 3-2 league win over South Kingstown (Wakefield, RI).