The Willmar Cardinals edged the host Hutchinson Tigers ice hockey squad by a tally of 4-3 in Thursday's non-league match.

Next, the Cardinals clash with the Marshall Tigers (Marshall, MN) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, December 16. Willmar will attempt to advance on its 1-0 season record. The Tigers go into the bout with a 0-2 record after their 6-1 non-league loss to Waseca (Waseca, MN).

With the defeat, Hutchinson moves to 0-3 on the season. The Tigers travel to Providence Academy (Plymouth, MN) to play the Lions in a non-league bout on Saturday, December 13. The Lions go into the bout with a record of 0-3. Providence Academy lost 5-1 in their recent non-league bout against Lourdes (Rochester, MN)