Harwood Highlanders (Moretown, VT) fans left the game thrilled Wednesday as they witnessed their ice hockey team achieve victory over the visiting Missisquoi Valley Thunderbirds (Swanton, VT), 9-5 in a league match.

The Highlanders (10-2) will now prepare for their match against Burlington (Burlington, VT). The Seahorses enter the match with a 6-7 record. In their last match, Burlington held off Northfield (Northfield, VT), 7-5, in a league match.

Next up, the Thunderbirds encounter the Stowe Raiders (Stowe, VT) in a match, on Wednesday, February 7. Missisquoi Valley will attempt to advance on its 1-12 season record.