Simley Spartans (Inver Grove Heights, MN) fans exited the stadium happy Tuesday as they observed their ice hockey squad nudge the visiting Highland Park Scots (St. Paul, MN), 4-3 in a non-league game.

With the win, Simley improves its record to 6-4 on the year. The Spartans host South St. Paul (South St. Paul, MN) to clash with the Packers in a Classic Suburban game on Thursday, January 9. The Packers enter the game with a record of 3-7. South St. Paul won 2-0 in their recent league game against Tartan (Oakdale, MN)

The Scots now sport a 2-7 record. They play next when they host Hopkins for a non-league game on Wednesday, January 8. Highland Park will clash with a Royals squad coming off a 6-5 non-league loss to Red Lake Falls (Red Lake Falls, MN). The Royals record now stands at 3-2.