Albert Lea Tigers (Albert Lea, MN) followers left the game happy Wednesday as they witnessed their ice hockey team achieve victory over the visiting Mankato East Cougars (Mankato, MN), 3-0 in a league match.

The Tigers (16-4) will now prepare for their match against Mayo (Rochester, MN). The Spartans enter the Big 9 match with a 12-4 record. In their last match, Mayo tipped Mankato West (Mankato, MN), 8-1, in a league match.

Next up, the Cougars clash with the Faribault Falcons (Faribault, MN) in a Big 9 match, on Saturday, February 18. Mankato East will attempt to improve on its 1-7 season record. The Falcons enter the match with a 7-7 record after their 4-1 league win over Red Wing (Red Wing, MN).