Freshman center Brendan McLaughlin scored five goals and added an assist as the Oswego State hockey team defeated Buffalo State 10-1 in SUNYAC ice hockey action on Friday at Romney Field House.

The freshman scored three of his goals at even strength, one on the power play, and one on a short-handed breakaway with a clever deke to his backhand side. That short-handed goal gave the Lakers a 6-0 lead with 5:13 remaining in the second period. Linemate Ryan Ellis had four assists on the night.

The Lakers had been 0-2 on home ice entering Friday's game. Sporting throwback jerseys for the first time this season, Oswego State gave the home crowd plenty to cheer about in the one-sided victory.

C.J. Thompson, Trevor Gilligan, John Duco, Peter Magagna, and Mike Novak also scored for the Lakers, as 14 of the 18 skaters recorded at least one point in the win. With 17 newcomers on the roster and as many as 12 in the lineup this season, the team is starting to find a comfort zone.

Buffalo State's goal was scored by Jonathan Pietrangelo and assisted by Rich Curtis. Sean Sheehan made 24 saves and was replaced by Aaron Allor after the seventh Laker goal. Allor stopped six of the nine shots he faced. Oswego State sophomore goalie Ryan Scott made 22 saves.

Oswego State is now 3-2-0 on the season, while Buffalo State is 2-3-0. It was the first league game for both schools.

The Lakers host Fredonia on Saturday at 3 p.m. Following the game, the team will hold "Skate With the Lakers" and kids are invited to participate in an open skate with the team. An autograph session and picture opportunities will be a part of the festivities.