BRAINERD DISPATCH — If Sunday’s Mariucci Classic schedule features a game between the Minnesota Gophers and St. Cloud State Huskies, and if brothers Nick and Jack Perbix find themselves on the rink at the same time, and if there is an on-ice meeting between the two that makes it appear that they are mortal enemies rather than beloved siblings, do not be alarmed.
On the rare occasions that the brothers Perbix have met on the ice wearing different jerseys, a little contact and the odd cheap shot is normal.
Two years ago when Nick — a sophomore defenseman for the Huskies — played junior hockey for the Omaha Lancers and Jack — a freshman Gophers forward — played for the Green Bay Gamblers in the United States Hockey League, their on-ice reunion was notable.
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