The OCN Blizzard had a tough start to the new year after a pair of games against the Virden Oil Capitals.

Friday's game was a bit slower for both teams, with the lone Blizzard goal by Ashton Paul taking the teams into overtime where Virden's Colten Miller scored the game winning goal.

Saturday saw more goals from both teams but the Oil Capitals pulled ahead 4-3. The team gets a week break before hosting the Dauphin Kings on the 17th.