Faribault Falcons (Faribault, MN) fans exited the stadium happy Saturday as they observed their ice hockey squad nudge the host Kennedy Eagles (Bloomington, MN), 8-7 in a non-league game.

With the win, Faribault improves its record to 3-5 on the year. The Falcons travel to Albert Lea (Albert Lea, MN) to clash with the Tigers in a Big 9 game on Thursday, January 2. The Tigers enter the game with a record of 2-2. Albert Lea lost 5-1 in their recent non-league challenge against Fergus Falls (Fergus Falls, MN)

In their next game, the Eagles battle the Albert Lea Tigers (Albert Lea, MN) in a non-league challenge, on Saturday, January 4. Kennedy will attempt to better on its 1-5 season record.