ST. JOHNSBURY — The Middlebury Union High School boys’ hockey team dropped its opener on this past Saturday night, 2-0, to host St. Johnsbury.

Memphis Mastine scored both of the Hilltoppers’ goals in the opening period, and St. J goalie Nate Delman made them stand up with 33 saves.

Marek Jablonski made 12 saves for the Tigers, who were scheduled to visit South Burlington on Wednesday.

The Tigers will next visit Burr & Burton on Saturday at 5 p.m.