Wheeling Park Patriots (Wheeling, WV) fans left the game thrilled Thursday as they witnessed their ice hockey team achieve victory over the visiting Avonworth Antelopes (Pittsburgh, PA), 9-7 in a league match.

The Patriots (10-3) will now prepare for their match against Blackhawk (Beaver Falls, PA). The Cougars enter the PIHL Class A Blue match with a 6-2 record.

Next up, the Antelopes encounter the Wheeling Central Catholic Maroon Knights (Wheeling, WV) in a match, on Monday, December 18. Avonworth will attempt to advance on its 9-2 season record. The Maroon Knights enter the match with a 4-5 record after their 4-2 league loss to Chartiers Valley (Bridgeville, PA).