Centennial Cougars (Circle Pines, MN) fans exited the stadium happy Tuesday as they observed their ice hockey squad nudge the host Duluth East Greyhounds (Duluth, MN), 5-4 in a non-league game.

With the win, Centennial improves its record to 4-3 on the year. The Cougars host Hermantown (Hermantown, MN) to clash with the Hawks in a non-league game on Friday, December 13. The Hawks enter the game with a record of 2-1. Hermantown 2-2 in their recent non-league battle against Marshall (Duluth, MN)

The Greyhounds now possess a 0-7 record. They play next when they host Brainerd for a non-league battle on Thursday, December 12. Duluth East will confront a Warriors squad coming off a 6-3 non-league loss to Bemidji (Bemidji, MN). The Warriors record now stands at 0-6.