In Tuesday's league contest, the host Alexandria Cardinals ice hockey team scored a close 5-3 triumph over the Fergus Falls Otters.

The Cardinals (5-7) will now prepare for their contest against Maple Grove (Maple Grove, MN). The Crimson come into the non-league contest with a 7-2 record. In their last contest, Maple Grove Andover (Andover, MN), 1-1, in a league contest.

In their next game, the Otters battle the St. Cloud Cathedral Crusaders (St. Cloud, MN) in a non-league contest, on Thursday, January 9. Fergus Falls will attempt to better on its 4-6 season record. The Crusaders come into the contest with a 3-4 record after their 5-1 non-league loss to Moorhead (Moorhead, MN).