 Quite a test for the Midges state women's hockey team as they began their season today. They hosted the two-time defending champion Clarkson Golden Knights. Talk about jumping right into the fire. In net tonight, four BSU Lauren Bench and she had a work cut out for her. First period no score, Clarkson attacking, Tia Stotter in the slot turned aside, still in the first, Clarkson working it around, Ella Shelton from the point, covered up by Bench. Evers on the attack now, Clarkson can't clear it out, Tina Kampa recovers it on the blue line, fires up the shot, but it's gobbled up by the net minor. A scoreless first period, but then Clarkson proved why they're the number one team in the country as they win this one five to one. If you enjoyed this segment of Lakeland News, please consider making a tax-deductible contribution to Lakeland PBS.