The Hudson Explorers ice hockey squad (Hudson, OH), was nudged 5-4 in Monday's non-league battle with the visiting Avon Lake Shoremen (Avon Lake, OH)

With the win, Avon Lake moves its record to 9-1 on the year. The Shoremen host Elyria Catholic (Elyria, OH) to confront the Panthers in a non-league battle on Saturday, January 4. The Panthers enter the battle with a record of 9-4. Elyria Catholic won 9-3 in their recent non-league battle against Elyria (Elyria, OH)

The Explorers now possess a 9-6 record. They play next when they host Rocky River for a battle on Saturday, January 4. Hudson will confront a Pirates squad coming off a 6-2 non-league win over Medina (Medina, OH). The Pirates record now stands at 13-6.