The crowd at Saturday's non-league challenge between the Albert Lea Tigers (Albert Lea, MN) and the visiting Simley Spartans (Inver Grove Heights, MN), witnessed Albert Lea's ice hockey team defeat Simley by a final score of 6-4.

The Tigers (2-1) will now prepare for their challenge against Winona (Winona, MN). The Winhawks come into the Big 9 challenge with a 3-1 record. In their last challenge, Winona by Mankato West (Mankato, MN), 7-1, in a league challenge.

In their next game, the Spartans battle the Highland Park Scots (St. Paul, MN) in a non-league challenge, on Thursday, December 19. Simley will attempt to upgrade on its 3-3 season record.