The English River Miners spoiled the debut of the Norskies in Thief River Falls.
The Miners opened the game with four quick goals and cruised to a 7-4 win over the Norskies in their first ever game at the Ralph Engelstad Arena Friday night.
Ryder Prue led the balanced attack with a pair of goals, while Austin Kuhn, Morgan Scriber, Matt O’Neill, Dwayne Auger and Nash Dabb added singles.
Spencer Eschyschen improved to 7-0 with a 26-save effort.
The two teams are back at it Saturday night at 7:30.
The announced crowd for the home opener was 1,785.
The Miners have now won eight in a row and are one point back of Thunder Bay for first in the SIJHL.
The North Stars survived a 5-4 shootout win over visiting Fort Frances Friday.
The Lakers are back on the ice Saturday night against Dryden GM.
CKDR will have the call starting at 7:15.
