APPLETON, Wis. — The Lawrence University hockey team plays host to the Northern Collegiate Hockey Association/Minnesota Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Thanksgiving Showdown this weekend. The Vikings face Gustavus Adolphus College on Friday at 7:30 p.m., and Lawrence takes on St. Olaf College on Saturday at 7:30 p.m. Marian takes on St. Olaf in the 4 p.m. game on Friday, and the Sabres face Gustavus at 4 p.m. on Saturday.