In the other two '02 games we took in, the '02 Magicians outlasted the MN Flames 6-3. Nick Speltz and Tyler Davidson lead the Magic. Elk River's Bjorn Franke had a pair of goals for the Flames. In the nightcap match, Velocity and the Icemen faced off between two of the top teams in the field. It was a highly entertaining back and forth game. Both teams played a very physical style...showcasing a great ability to use the body for kids so new to checking. The score ended in a 4-4 tie. With the score tied at 3 to start the third, Apple Valley's Jared Wright got loose for the Icemen and beat Velocity Goalie Mason Wordleman for a 4-3 lead. In the middle of the third, Orono's Spencer Lewin got the equalizer on a rocket slap shot, his second of the game.

In other '02 Invite action, Warrior beat Euro Blue 3-2 in their first Pool Play game Friday. The Lake Superior Stars got past WI Pride 5-3, Blake Biondi had a 1G/2A for the Stars. Miracle Gold flexed their muscles and beat the Ice Clams 8-2 to go 1-0 in Pool Play.

06 Invite: Carter Kucera had 2G for the Magic in a 4-2 win over the CO Kodiaks. They head into Saturday undefeated.

05 Invite: Joe Rice had 2G for the Magicians in their 6-1 win over Breakaway...the two out of towners, made themselves at home..Kodiaks won 3-2 over Velocity and the Northern Wings beat Tommy Chicago's 6-0.

04 Invite: A very competitive field that promises to have a lot of close games, especially into bracket play. Hometown and Miracle off to good starts.

03 Invite: Miracle Gold is the prohibitive favorite for a reason. Joe Greniuk is a man amongst boys for the Gold, he had 2G/1A on Friday in their 6-1 win.

01 Invite: Euro and Tommy game was a doozy, last minute goal to tie it for Euros...Kodiaks could be the class of this level.