WACONIA - Windom Area opened its boys hockey season with an 8-1 loss to Waconia at Waconia City Ice Arena Thursday. The Wildcats improved to 2-1.
Brady Espenson scored the Eagles goal unassisted on power play at 14:25 of the second period.
Brett Siddons had a four-point game for Waconia on three goals and one assist. Colton Rieck scored twice for the Wildcats.
Matthew Johnson made 15 saves for Waconia. Dan Stubbe had 31 stops for Windom Area.
The Eagles will host Austin at 3 p.m. Saturday. It will be the season opener for the Packers.