The Austin boys' hockey team dominated from wire-to-wire in winning a Big Nine Conference game at Winona, 4-1, Tuesday night at Bud King Ice Arena.

Brad Wiechmann added to his team-leading totals with two goals and two assists, helping out on Austin's first two goals. Eric Hansen and Cole Hughes scored power-play goals in the first and second periods, respectively, to put the Packers up for good.

Austin attempted 42 shots on goal to Winona's 10.

"We controlled the game from start to finish," said Austin coach Troy Holtz. "Our power-play and special teams made a big difference in this game."

The Packers (13-3-1, 10-0-1) added to their comfortable lead with two points for the win, but Austin plays at Rochester Mayo Saturday night at 7:30 p.m. The Spartans recently knocked off Century, 2-0, and appear to be steadily improving. The Packers end a five-game road trip at Albert Lea Monday night at 7:30 p.m.

Alex Petersen picked up his seventh win in net for the Packers. Petersen (7-2, 4-0) made nine stops in the win, while counterpart Andy Nadeau was peppered with 42 shots, making 38 saves.

"Their goalie played a great game," Holtz added. "He made some big saves."

Austin's last remaing regular-season home game is Feb. 6 on Parents' Night against Rochester Century.

Summary:

Austin112--4

Winona001--1

First Period--1, AUS, Eric Hansen (Brad Wiechmann, Cole Hughes), 13:55 (pp).

Second Period--2, AUS, Hughes (Wiechmann), 3:07 (pp).

Third Period--3, AUS, Wiechmann (Quinn Ellingson), 8:02. 4, WIN, Jamie Pomeroy, 11:22. 5, AUS, Wiechmann (Hansen, Dallas Williamson), 11:54.