The Rhinelander Hodags ice hockey squad (Rhinelander, WI), 5-1 in Tuesday's non-league outing with the host Lakeland Thunderbirds (Minocqua, WI)

In their next game, the Thunderbirds confront the Waupaca Comets (Waupaca, WI) in a non-league challenge, on Tuesday, February 6. Lakeland will attempt to improve on its 11-2 season record. The Comets enter the challenge with a 6-5 record after their 7-1 league win over Northland Pines (Eagle River, WI).

The Hodags (1-10) will now prepare for their challenge against Ashland (Ashland, WI). The Oredockers enter the non-league challenge with a 2-7 record. In their last challenge, Ashland tipped Spooner (Spooner, WI), 8-0, in a non-league challenge.