Richard Pioneers (Riverview, MI) fans exited the stadium happy Friday as they observed their ice hockey squad nudge the host Houghton Gremlins (Houghton, MI), 3-2 in a non-league game.

With the win, Richard improves its record to 4-2 on the year. The Pioneers travel to Calumet (Calumet, MI) to clash with the Copper Kings in a non-league game on Saturday, December 14. The Copper Kings enter the game with a record of 3-2. Calumet won 3-2 in their recent non-league game against Jeffers (Painesdale, MI)

The Gremlins now sport a 4-2 record. They play next when they host Calumet for a non-league game on Tuesday, December 17. Houghton will clash with a Copper Kings squad coming off a 5-2 non-league loss to Richard (Riverview, MI). The Copper Kings record now stands at 3-3.