Maple Grove Crimson (Maple Grove, MN) fans exited the stadium happy Friday as they observed their ice hockey squad nudge the host Grand Rapids Thunderhawks (Grand Rapids, MN), 2-1 in a non-league game.

With the win, Maple Grove improves its record to 3-4 on the year. The Crimson travel to Hermantown (Hermantown, MN) to clash with the Hawks in a non-league game on Saturday, December 14. The Hawks enter the game with a record of 2-1. Hermantown 2-2 in their recent non-league game against Marshall (Duluth, MN)

The Thunderhawks now sport a 4-3 record. They play next when they travel to Edina for a non-league game on Thursday, December 19. Grand Rapids will clash with a Hornets squad coming off a 7-1 non-league win over St. Louis Park (St. Louis Park, MN). The Hornets record now stands at 4-1.