Padua Franciscan Bruins (Parma, OH) fans left the game thrilled Thursday as they witnessed their ice hockey team achieve victory over the visiting Hudson Explorers (Hudson, OH), 3-0 in a non-league match.

The Bruins (2-0) will now prepare for their match against Findlay (Findlay, OH). The Trojans enter the non-league match with a 2-2 record.

Next up, the Explorers encounter the Strongsville Mustangs (Strongsville, OH) in a non-league match, on Saturday, December 10. Hudson will attempt to advance on its 5-2 season record. The Mustangs enter the match with a 1-1 record after their 4-3 league win over Avon Lake (Avon Lake, OH).