Albert Lea Tigers (Albert Lea, MN) fans exited the stadium happy Saturday as they observed their ice hockey squad achieve victory over the visiting Mayo Spartans (Rochester, MN), 6-2 in a league game.

With the win, Albert Lea improves its record to 7-3 on the year. The Tigers host Winona (Winona, MN) to clash with the Winhawks in a Big 9 game on Tuesday, January 21. The Winhawks enter the game with a record of 8-2. Winona won 6-0 in their recent league game against Faribault (Faribault, MN)

The Spartans now sport a 2-9 record. They play next when they host Red Wing for a Big 9 game on Thursday, January 23. Mayo will clash with a Wingers squad coming off a 8-1 league loss to Mankato West (Mankato, MN). The Wingers record now stands at 1-11.