Mark Goskeson is entering his second year as head coach of the Albert Lea girls' hockey team. Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune

In a normal year, the girls' hockey season ends in mid-February. However, due to the pandemic, this year's season won't see its first game until Jan. 14. Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune

The Tigers went 12-15 last season with a 1-1 record in the Section 1A playoffs. Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune

Orginally slated to begin in November, the girls' hockey season and the rest of Minnesota high school sports were delayed until January in an effort to stop the spread of COVID-19. Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune

The Albert Lea girls' hockey team was allowed to begin practices this week in preparation for the team's first game scheduled for Jan. 14 on the road against Mankato East. Tyler Julson/Albert Lea Tribune