Hopkins Royals (Minnetonka, MN) fans exited the stadium happy Tuesday as they observed their ice hockey squad nudge the visiting Irondale Knights (New Brighton, MN), 3-2 in a non-league game.

With the win, Hopkins improves its record to 2-1 on the year. The Royals travel to Jefferson (Bloomington, MN) to clash with the Jaguars in a non-league game on Tuesday, December 17. The Jaguars enter the game with a record of 3-0. Jefferson won 6-5 in their recent non-league game against Two Rivers (Mendota Heights, MN)

The Knights now sport a 1-4 record. They play next when they host Waconia for a non-league game on Thursday, December 12. Irondale will clash with a Wildcats squad coming off a 6-0 non-league win over Kennedy (Bloomington, MN). The Wildcats record now stands at 3-1.