The Utica Chieftains ice hockey squad (Utica, MI), was nudged 7-6 in Wednesday's league battle with the visiting Dakota Cougars (Macomb, MI)

With the win, Dakota moves its record to 2-0 on the year. The Cougars host Caledonia (Caledonia, MI) to confront the Fighting Scots in a non-league battle on Friday, November 28. The Fighting Scots enter the battle with a record of 2-1. Caledonia won 5-0 in their recent non-league game against Forest Hills Central (Grand Rapids, MI)

The Chieftains now sport a 1-4 record. They play next when they travel to Divine Child for a non-league game on Friday, November 28. Utica will clash with a Falcons squad coming off a 4-1 non-league win over University Liggett (Grosse Pointe Woods, MI). The Falcons record now stands at 3-0.