MONROE - Josh Smith, the Monroe boys hockey co-op coach, saw a lot of positives to build on despite a 6-3 nonconference loss by the Avalanche to DeForest Tuesday in their home opener at SLICE Arena. Senior forward Hunter Walters scored three goals for the hat trick to lead the DeForest co-op, which includes players from DeForest, Poynette, Lodi, Columbus and Fall River high schools. Senior Tyler Johnson scored two goals, and sophomore Joe Wyss had two assists for Monroe (0-2).