The Albert Lea girls' hockey team started practices recently. The Tigers are coming off a season in which they went to the Section 1A finals, losing to Rochester Lourdes/Dover-Eyota 3-2. Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune

One of Albert Lea's goalies makes a save against a drill opponent Tuesday afternoon at practice. The Tigers ended last season with a record of 11-8. Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune

The girls hockey team opens its season Tuesday night when they host the Cardinals of Farimont. Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune

A player takes a pass from a teammate during a drill at Tuesday's practice. Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune

A player sets a screen in an attempt to block the goalie's view during a drill at practice. Head coach Mark Goskeson returns for his third year at the helm. Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune