The Spartans graduated 19 players off of last season's squad, but first-year coach Evan Nelson said there's "no shortage of compete" from returning and new players; the season begins at 4 p.m. Nov. 25 at the Eau Claire Tourament.
'Calls From Home' is an occasional feature highlighting alumni from local high school athletic programs competing in college athletics or junior hockey outside the Northland.
The only difference at the top of this year's meet is that Rock Ridge's Lexi Lamppa was replaced as individual section champion by her twin sister Maija.
