In Tuesday's non-league contest, the host New Ulm Eagles ice hockey team scored a close 5-3 triumph over the Hutchinson Tigers.

The Eagles (2-4) will now prepare for their contest against Fairmont (Fairmont, MN). The Cardinals come into the South Central contest with a 2-2 record.

In their next game, the Tigers battle the New Prague Trojans (New Prague, MN) in a non-league contest, on Thursday, December 12. Hutchinson will attempt to better on its 4-3 season record. The Trojans come into the contest with a 2-3 record after their 9-0 league loss to Academy of Holy Angels (Richfield, MN).