Portsmouth Patriots (Portsmouth, RI) fans left the game thrilled Saturday as they witnessed their ice hockey team achieve victory over the visiting North Smithfield Northmen (North Smithfield, RI), 5-2 in a league match.

The Patriots (8-2) will now prepare for their match against Cranston West (Cranston, RI). The Falcons enter the Division 2 match with a 2-5 record. In their last match, Cranston West by Ponaganset (North Scituate, RI), 6-0, in a league match.

Next up, the Northmen encounter the Mt. Hope Huskies (Bristol, RI) in a Division 2 match, on Sunday, January 29. North Smithfield will attempt to advance on its 3-9 season record. The Huskies enter the match with a 0-9 record after their 8-2 league loss to Lincoln (Lincoln, RI).