Albert Lea player Spencer Van Beek comes up against a Mankato West player Thursday night at home. Albert Lea won 5-2. Kelly Hendrickson/for the Tribune

Albert Lea player Elijah Farris celebrates a goal in the second period Thursday night against Mankato West. Kelly Hendickson/for the Tribune

Albert Lea's Beau Schreiber shoots a goal in the second period against Mankato West. Kelly Hendrickson/for the Tribune