The New Ulm Eagles ice hockey squad (New Ulm, MN), 4-1 in Saturday's non-league test with the visiting Osseo Orioles (Osseo, MN)

Next, the Orioles face the Mankato West Scarlets (Mankato, MN) in a non-league test, on Thursday, January 2. Osseo will attempt to upgrade on its 3-4 season record. The Scarlets come into the test with a 4-4 record after their 2-1 non-league loss to Superior (Superior, WI).

The Eagles (4-3) will now prepare for their test against Hutchinson (Hutchinson, MN). The Tigers come into the non-league test with a 1-5 record. In their last test, Hutchinson by Waconia (Waconia, MN), 4-2, in a league test.