Albert Lea's Tanner Nelson and Jaeger Larson defend the net during Wednesday's game. Kelly Hendrickson/for the Tribune

Joseph Yoon battles New Prague player Wednesday night before passing the puck to Tim Chalmers for a goal. Kelly Hendrickson/for the Tribune

Albert Lea's Tim Chalmers puts the Tigers on the board Wednesday night against New Prague. Kelly Hendrickson/for the Tribune

Albert Lea's Max Edwin and Jack Ladlie play during the Section 1A championship game Wednesday night. Kelly Hendrickson/for the Tribune

The Albert Lea boy hockey team poses with a plaque recognizing them as Section 1A runners up after a game against New Prague Wednesday night at the Rochester Rec Center. New Prague won 5-2. Kelly Hendrickson/for the Tribune