Spaulding Crimson Tide (Barre, VT) fans left the game thrilled Saturday as they witnessed their ice hockey team hold off the visiting Essex Hornets (Essex Junction, VT), 3-2 in a league match.

The Crimson Tide (6-5) will now prepare for their match against Burr & Burton (Manchester, VT). The Bulldogs enter the non-league match with a 6-5 record.

Next up, the Hornets encounter the Rutland Raiders (Rutland, VT) in a non-league match, on Wednesday, January 31. Essex will attempt to advance on its 2-7 season record. The Raiders enter the match with a 0-10 record after their 7-5 league loss to Champlain Valley Union (Hinesburg, VT).