The North Andover Scarlet Knights ice hockey squad (North Andover, MA), was nudged 3-2 in Friday's non-league battle with the visiting Hopkinton Hillers (Hopkinton, MA)

With the win, Hopkinton moves its record to 1-1 on the year. The Hillers host Marblehead (Marblehead, MA) to confront the Magicians in a battle on Wednesday, January 1. The Magicians enter the battle with a record of 4-0. Marblehead won 3-2 in their recent league battle against Danvers (Danvers, MA)

The Scarlet Knights now possess a 0-1 record. They play next when they travel to Concord-Carlisle for a MVC / DCL - Division 2 battle on Wednesday, January 8.