BUFFALO, N.Y. – The Oswego State men's ice hockey team defeated Buffalo State 4-1 in a conference matchup on Saturday evening. Junior Joseph Molinaro tallied a goal in each period for his first-career hat trick.
 
THE BASICS
Results: Oswego 4, Buffalo State 1
Location: Ice Arena – Buffalo, N.Y.
Records: Oswego 4-1-0 (2-1-0 SUNYAC)  I  Buffalo State 3-3-1 (1-2-1 SUNYAC)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• The Mississauga, Ont. native began the scoring for the Lakers, notching his first goal of the game on a power play at 15:12 in the first period. His goal was assisted on by Anthony Passero and Tyler Currie.
• With the game-winner was assistant captain Josh Zizek, who recorded the tally unassisted just 37 seconds later.
• Molinaro recorded his second goal of the game, again on a power play, late into the second period, while Travis Broughman and Passero recorded helpers.
• At 18:07 the forward sealed the deal on his first-career hat trick as he was able to capitalize on an empty Bengal net, assisted by Currie and Josh Nenadal.
• Currie is now tied with Derek Brown and Michael Gillespie for most assists on the team (4).
• Goaltender Cedric Hansen tallied 19 saves in between the pipes.
• The Lakers went two for three on the power play.
• With this win, Oswego has won five of the last six matchups with Buffalo State.

 
WHAT'S NEXT
The Lakers return to action on Nov. 30, as they host Brockport at 7 p.m. for their annual Teddy Bear Toss.