The Albert Lea 12-and-under girls’ hockey team dropped a pair of games in recent action, falling 5-3 at Mankato and 4-0 at New Prague.

Mankato opened the scoring two minutes into the first period but Albert Lea answered with a Sophia Jepson goal assisted by Lauren Draayer. Albert Lea scored in the second period with Anna Anderson going on an end-to-end rush and slipping the puck between the skates of the Mankato goalie. Anderson scored Albert Lea’s final goal in the third period with a backhanded shot from the blue line. Sydney Conley was in goal and made 17 saves for Albert Lea.

Although Albert Lea was outshot 40-4 at New Prague the team played a strong game with good passing and positioning. Erin Shahan had her best game of the season in goal, not allowing second shots, covering rebounds and cutting down angles.

Albert Lea will next compete in a tournament at Waseca.