The Albert Lea girls' hockey team recently held its annual postseason awards banquet. Pictured, from left are this season's captains, Jaiden Venem, Lucy Stay and Alli Dulitz. Also pictured are the captains for next season, Lucy Stay and Rachel Doppelhammer. Not pictured is Esther Yoon. - Provided

Big Nine All-Conference recipients, from left, were Jaiden Venem, Ally Rasmussen, Alli Dulitz, Maddie Schneider and Lucy Stay. - Provided

Maddie Schneider, left, was named Most Valuable Player, and Josie Venem was named Best Forward. Not pictured are Mika Cichosz, Best Defense; and Maria Clarey, Most Improved Player. - Provided

Jaiden Venem was recognized with the Hobey Baker Award. - Provided

Maddie Schneider received an honorable mention nod for the Minnesota Girls' Hockey Class 1A All-State team. - Provided