MIDDLEBURY — The Middlebury Union High School boys’ hockey team opened on Saturday by edging visiting Harwood, 2-1.

Toby Draper found the net twice for the Tigers, both times with assists from Clyde Malhotra. Goalie Eddie Hodde backstopped the win with 20 saves.

Tyson Sylvia scored for the Highlanders, and Harwood goalie Taghen Fils-Aime made 23 saves.

The Tigers are in the middle of a homestand. South Burlington and Rutland will visit on Saturday and Monday, respectively, both at 7 p.m.