In Saturday's non-league test, the Luverne Cardinals (Luverne, MN) ice hockey squad the host Mankato East Cougars (Mankato, MN), by a final score of 5-2.

Next, the Cardinals face the Windom Eagles (Windom, MN) in a Southwest test, on Tuesday, December 17. Luverne will attempt to upgrade on its 7-2 season record. The Eagles come into the test with a 0-7 record after their 1-0 league loss to Worthington (Worthington, MN).

The Cougars (4-3) will now prepare for their test against Mankato West (Mankato, MN). The Scarlets come into the Big 9 test with a 5-3 record. In their last test, Mankato West by Winona (Winona, MN), 2-0, in a league test.