play, Medford only’s power-play goal ….

play, Medford only’s power-play goal in five chances.

Viroqua (2-7), on the other hand, was just one for seven on power plays. Hertel finished with 29 saves for the Blackhawks. He stopped nine of 14 Medford shots in the second period.

Medford returns to home ice for back-to-back games at the end of this week. The Raiders host the alwaystough Waupaca Comets tonight, Thursday, at 7 p.m. and then get the Shawano Co-op Friday night in a game that faces off at approximately 7 p.m., following the completion of the 5 p.m. girls game against Northland Pines.

Medford stays at home next week, hosting the Black River Falls Co-op Tuesday and Mosinee on Jan. 9. Both games start at 7 p.m.