Crookston Pirates (Crookston, MN) fans left the game thrilled Saturday as they witnessed their ice hockey team hold off the host International Falls Broncos (International Falls, MN), 2-1 in a non-league match.

The Pirates (10-7) will now prepare for their match against Lake of the Woods (Baudette, MN). The Bears enter the non-league match with a 7-7 record. In their last match, Lake of the Woods was nipped by Park Rapids (Park Rapids, MN), 2-1, in a non-league match.

Next up, the Broncos encounter the Red Lake Falls Eagles (Red Lake Falls, MN) in a non-league match, on Tuesday, February 6. International Falls will attempt to advance on its 4-9 season record. The Eagles enter the match with a 10-3 record after their 6-6 non-league Greenway (Coleraine, MN).