Ely Timberwolves (Ely, MN) fans exited the stadium happy Saturday as they observed their ice hockey squad nudge the visiting Wadena-Deer Creek Wolverines (Wadena, MN), 2-1 in a non-league game.

With the win, Ely improves its record to 3-5 on the year. The Timberwolves host Proctor (Proctor, MN) to clash with the Rails in a non-league game on Tuesday, January 21. The Rails enter the game with a record of 6-5. Proctor lost 9-2 in their recent non-league game against Rock Ridge co-op [Eveleth-Gilbert/Virginia] (Eveleth, MN)

The Wolverines now sport a 3-4 record. They play next when they host Park Rapids for a Mid-State game on Tuesday, January 21. Wadena-Deer Creek will clash with a Panthers squad coming off a 9-3 non-league loss to Red Lake Falls (Red Lake Falls, MN). The Panthers record now stands at 1-8.