The Rhinelander Hodags ice hockey squad (Rhinelander, WI), was trounced 9-0 in Saturday's non-league battle with the host Homestead Highlanders (Mequon, WI)

With the win, Homestead moves its record to 8-4 on the year. The Highlanders travel to Brookfield East (Brookfield, WI) to confront the Spartans in a battle on Friday, January 3. The Spartans enter the battle with a record of 0-0.

The Hodags now possess a 0-1 record.