The LRSC Royals men’s and women’s hockey teams are starting their inaugural season and both have shown perseverance and endurance. The men’s team at their first-ever home game last Friday lost 5-4 to NDSU in a tightly contested game. The team faced NDSU again the next day and showed competitive spirit despite losing 5-3. The team won their first two games against Iowa’s Waldorf University. Their season record is so far 2-2.

The women’s hockey team had much to celebrate after their first-ever game as they soundly beat NDSU 3-1 on Friday. NDSU was able to get revenge the next day with a rebounding win against the LRSC Royals. Their season record is 1-1.

The LRSC Royals will continue their season on the 19th Thursday when they take on Dakota College at Bottineau in their last home game of the month. The men’s team will head to Dakota College at Bottineau on Saturday the 21st for their final game of the month. The women’s team will make the trek to Iowa State for their final on the 21st and 22nd.