Spencer Milne returned to the line-up after a lengthy layoff and it immediately paid off in a 5-4 overtime victory for the Red Lake Miners over Thief River Falls Friday night.
Milne played in his first game of the year and scored the extra time winner.
Morgan Venne forced the extra period with a power play goal with 1:40 remaining in regulation.
Ethan Stuckless, Tucker Evans and Red Lake’s Jordan Baranesky also found the back of the net.
The Norskies outshot the Miners 39-36.
The rematch is Saturday night at 7:00 at the Cochenour Arena.
(Photo Credit: Patrick Boucha)
