Alexandria Cardinals (Alexandria, MN) followers left the game happy Thursday as they witnessed their ice hockey team achieve victory over the host Sauk Rapids-Rice Storm (Sauk Rapids, MN), 10-1 in a league match.

The Cardinals (8-7) will now prepare for their match against Denfeld (Duluth, MN). The Hunters enter the non-league match with a 7-9 record. In their last match, Denfeld was trounced by Sartell-St. Stephen (Sartell, MN), 5-3, in a non-league match.

Next up, the Storm clash with the St. Cloud Cathedral Crusaders (St. Cloud, MN) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, February 6. Sauk Rapids-Rice will attempt to improve on its 4-8 season record. The Crusaders enter the match with a 19-10 record after their 4-0 non-league win over Detroit Lakes (Detroit Lakes, MN).