ALBERT LEA — Isaac Arnold scored 22 seconds into the game and Austin never trailed in a 4-1 Big Nine Conference boys hockey victory against rival Albert Lea on Thursday.
Arnold scored twice, while Dan Bollingberg and Jace Greenman had two assists apiece for the Packers (4-12-0 Big Nine, 7-13-1 overall), who have won two of their past three and close their regular season on Saturday at Owatonna.
Alex Ciola and Kory Potach also scored for the Packers, while goalie Noah Bawek made 31 saves.
Austin 4, Albert Lea 1
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Austin: Isaac Arnold 2 goals; Dan Bollingberg 2 assists; Jace Greenman 2 assists; Alex Ciola 1 goal; Kory Potach 1 goal; Brayden Merritt 1 assist; Jason Stoulil 1 assist; Bryar Flanders 1 assist; Noah Bawek 31 saves (32 shots).
Albert Lea: Sam Chalmers 1 goal; Ben Witham 32 saves (36 shots).
