Rochester Lourdes used a strong third period to get past the Albert Lea boys’ hockey team 4-3 in an up and down game between section opponents.

Eric Carlson scored three goals for the Tigers (4-5-1), including one on a penalty shot in the third period as he helped lead the Albert Lea comeback.

The Eagles (5-4-2) and the Tigers entered the third period tied 1-1 but Lourdes grabbed a 4-2 lead by getting goals from Alex Funk, Ryan Nicolay and a shorthanded goal from Alex Dewitz.

The Eagles went up 3-1 in the first four minutes of the third and Carlson scored twice to cut it to a one-goal game.

“It was a real good high school hockey game,” said Albert Lea head coach Roy Nystrom. “It was a fun game to watch.”

The Tigers outshot Lourdes 28-26 for the game and in the final two periods.

Albert Lea travels north Friday to play sixth-ranked Virginia and Hibbing Saturday.

Rochester Lourdes 4, Albert Lea 3

Albert Lea 1 0 2 — 3

Lourdes 1 0 3 — 4

First Period—1, Albert Lea, Eric Carlson (unassisted), 9:12. 2, Lourdes, Andy Benner (unassisted), 13:34.

Second Period—No scoring.

Third Period—3, Lourdes, Alex Funk (Jason Samuelson), 2:48. 4, Lourdes, Ryan Niolay (Alec Brandrup, Brandon Chezick), 3:10. 5, Albert Lea, Carlson (Levi Hacker), 8:57. 6, Lourdes, Alex Dewitz (Brandrup), 13:14 (sh.). 7, Albert Lea, Carlson (unassisted), 16:07.

Shots on Goal—Albert Lea 10-10-8—28. Lourdes 15-6-5— 26.