The crowd at Thursday's non-league challenge between the Maple Grove Crimson (Maple Grove, MN) and the visiting Benilde-St. Margaret's Red Knights (St. Louis Park, MN), witnessed Maple Grove's ice hockey team defeat Benilde-St. Margaret's by a final score of 3-0.

The Crimson (1-0) will now prepare for their challenge against Rogers (Rogers, MN). The Royals come into the Northwest Suburban challenge with a 0-1 record. In their last challenge, Rogers by Edina (Edina, MN), 8-0, in a non-league challenge.

In their next game, the Red Knights battle the Orono Spartans (Long Lake, MN) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, November 16. Benilde-St. Margaret's will attempt to upgrade on its 0-1 season record. The Spartans come into the challenge with a 2-0 record after their 5-0 non-league win over Simley (Inver Grove Heights, MN).