Garber Dukes (Essexville, MI) fans exited the stadium happy Saturday as they observed their ice hockey squad nudge the visiting Big Rapids Cardinals (Big Rapids, MI), 4-3 in a non-league game.

With the win, Garber improves its record to 16-6 on the year. The Dukes travel to Gladwin (Gladwin, MI) to clash with the Flying G's in a non-league game on Wednesday, February 12. The Flying G's enter the game with a record of 17-5. Gladwin lost 10-5 in their recent non-league game against Jeffers (Painesdale, MI)

The Cardinals now sport a 9-12 record. They play next when they travel to East Grand Rapids for a non-league game on Friday, February 14. Big Rapids will clash with a Pioneers squad coming off a 2-0 non-league win over St. Edward (Lakewood, OH). The Pioneers record now stands at 3-1.