Kingsford sophomore goalie Alex Hemgren swipes away a Jeffers shot as freshman Jacob Waara (18) and senior Jake Deuter (8) help prevent the Jets from getting a rebound opportunity during the second period Tuesday at Mountain View Ice Arena. (Ron Deuter photo)

IRON MOUNTAIN – It’s been a challenging first four games of the varsity hockey season for the young Kingsford Flivvers with three road games and two state-ranked opponents on the docket, including Tuesday’s home opener against Division 3 No. 7 Jeffers.

A state semifinalist a season ago, the Jets got two goals from sophomore Max Nordstrom and topped the Flivvers 5-1 at Mountain View Ice Arena.

Despite the four-goal final margin, the contest didn’t have that blowout feel by any means. Hard-fought both ways, the game was scoreless for

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