Lakeville North Panthers (Lakeville, MN) backers exited the stadium content Thursday as they observed their ice hockey squad edge the visiting Prior Lake Lakers (Prior Lake, MN), 5-4 in a league game.

With the win, Lakeville North moves its record to 9-8 on the year. The Panthers travel to Rosemount (Rosemount, MN) to confront the Irish in a South Suburban game on Wednesday, January 22. The Irish enter the game with a record of 13-6. Rosemount won 4-3 in their recent league game against Apple Valley (Apple Valley, MN)

The Lakers now possess a 10-7 record. They play next when they travel to Shakopee for a non-league game on Saturday, January 18. Prior Lake will confront a Sabers squad coming off a 6-3 non-league win over Eastview (Apple Valley, MN). The Sabers record now stands at 9-8.