In Thursday's non-league contest, the visiting Minot Magicians ice hockey team scored a close 8-2 triumph over the Bismarck Demons.

The Magicians (14-0) will now prepare for their contest against Fargo North (Fargo, ND). The Spartans come into the non-league contest with a 5-8 record. In their last contest, Fargo North was routed by Fargo Davies (Fargo, ND), 4-2, in a non-league contest.

In their next game, the Demons battle the Mandan Braves (Mandan, ND) in a non-league contest, on Thursday, January 23. Bismarck will attempt to better on its 1-13 season record. The Braves come into the contest with a 6-6 record after their 5-1 non-league win over Bismarck (Bismarck, ND).