In Friday's non-league test, the Bottineau Braves/Stars (Bottineau, ND) ice hockey squad tipped the host Bismarck Demons (Bismarck, ND), by a final score of 2-1.

Next, the Braves/Stars face the Century Patriots (Bismarck, ND) in a non-league test, on Saturday, February 1. Bottineau will attempt to upgrade on its 8-5 season record. The Patriots come into the test with a 12-3 record after their 2-1 non-league win over Dickinson (Dickinson, ND).

The Demons (1-15) will now prepare for their test against Legacy (Bismarck, ND). The come into the non-league test with a 11-7 record. In their last bout, Legacy was tipped by Red River (Grand Forks, ND), 5-1, in a non-league bout.