Dearborn Pioneers (Dearborn, MI) fans were satisfied Saturday as they saw their ice hockey squad knock off the visiting Franklin Patriots (Livonia, MI), 5-2 in a league bout.

With the victory, Dearborn moves its record to 11-4 on the campaign. The Pioneers host Salem (Canton, MI) to confront the Rocks in a Kensington Lakes - South bout on Friday, January 12. The Rocks go into the bout with a record of 7-1.

The Patriots now sport a 5-9 record. They take the field next when they travel to Salem for a Kensington Lakes - South bout on Tuesday, January 9. Franklin will confront a Rocks squad coming off a 3-1 non-league win over Traverse City West (Traverse City, MI). The Rocks record now stands at 7-1.