Salem Rocks (Canton, MI) fans left the game thrilled Tuesday as they witnessed their ice hockey team hold off the visiting Franklin Patriots (Livonia, MI), 5-4 in a league match.

The Rocks (8-1) will now prepare for their bout against Dearborn (Dearborn, MI). The Pioneers go into the Kensington Lakes - South bout with a 11-4 record. In their last bout, Dearborn nudged Franklin (Livonia, MI), 5-2, in a league bout.

The Patriots now have a 5-10 record. They take the field next when they host Fordson for a Kensington Lakes - South bout on Thursday, January 11. Franklin will confront a Tractors squad coming off a 4-1 league win over Franklin (Livonia, MI). The Tractors record now stands at 3-0.