The North Hills Indians edged the host Butler Golden Tornado ice hockey squad by a tally of 5-4 in Monday's league match.

Next, the Indians clash with the Mars Fightin' Planets (Mars, PA) in a PIHL Class A Blue match, on Thursday, December 5. North Hills will attempt to improve on its 4-4 season record. The Fightin' Planets enter the match with a 7-3 record after their 6-1 league win over Freeport (Freeport, PA).

The Golden Tornado (1-8) will now prepare for their match against Richland (Johnstown, PA). The Rams enter the PIHL Class A Blue match with a 1-9 record. In their last match, Richland edged Freeport (Freeport, PA), 4-3, in a league contest.