The Orono Spartans bounced the host Providence Academy Lions ice hockey squad by a tally of 8-1 in Thursday's non-league match.

Next, the Spartans clash with the St. Cloud Cathedral Crusaders (St. Cloud, MN) in a non-league match, on Saturday, January 4. Orono will attempt to improve on its 6-4 season record. The Crusaders enter the match with a 5-6 record after their 4-1 non-league loss to Alexandria (Alexandria, MN).

The Lions (2-3) will now prepare for their match against Breck (Minneapolis, MN). The Mustangs enter the Tri-Metro match with a 1-6 record. In their last match, Breck was ripped by Blake (Minneapolis, MN), 6-3, in a league match.