The Austin Packers ice hockey squad (Austin, MN), was nudged 5-4 in Saturday's non-league battle with the host Red Wing Wingers (Red Wing, MN)

With the win, Red Wing moves its record to 1-14 on the year. The Wingers host Winona (Winona, MN) to confront the Winhawks in a non-league battle on Thursday, January 30. The Winhawks enter the battle with a record of 6-6.

With the defeat, Austin moves to 3-13 on the season. The Packers host Fairmont (Fairmont, MN) to encounter the Cardinals in a non-league outing on Monday, January 27. The Cardinals go into the outing with a record of 9-7. Fairmont won 5-2 in their recent non-league outing against Mankato West (Mankato, MN)