Albert Lea’s Lucy Stay, right, is mobbed by teammates after scoring the opening goal of their playoff game against Austin Wednesday night at Riverside Arena in Austin. Albert Lea would go on to defeat Austin 3-1, advancing in the section tournament. - Eric Johnson/Albert Lea Tribune

Albert Lea goalie Maddie Schneider tries to find the puck as it bounces off the pipes against Austin in a Section 1A playoff game Wednesday night in Austin’s Riverside Arena. - Eric Johnson/Albert Lea Tribune

Albert Lea’s Jaiden Venem tries squeezing through along the boards in a Section 1A matchup against Austin Wednesday night in Riverside Arena. - Eric Johnson/Albert Lea Tribune

Albert Lea’s Ally Rasmussen reverses track with the puck against in the first round of the Section 1A playoffs Wednesday night in Austin. - Eric Johnson/Albert Lea Tribune

Albert Lea’s Mia Fjelsta reaches for the puck in front of the Austin goal in the second period of the playoff game against the Packers in Austin’s Riverside Arena Wednesday night. - Eric Johnson/Albert Lea Tribune