In this Jan. 16, 2024 file photo Rhinelander’s Joey Belanger scores a goal during the third period of a non-conference boys’ hockey game against Kingsford in Iron Mountain, Mich. The goal was Belanger’s 100th in his high school career as he became the first player in Rhinelander history to amass at least 100 goals and 200 total points. (Jeremy Mayo/River News)
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Team review: RHS boys’ hockey
Hodags played best hockey toward end of season
The Hodags won three of their final four games to close out the regular season. Entering the playoffs as a No. 8 seed, Rhinelander gave eventual state qualifier Tomahawk a scare before falling 5-3.
