BUFFALO, N.Y. – The Oswego State Men's Hockey topped off their regular season with a 3-0 shutout victory versus conference opponent Buffalo State, completing the season sweep. Alex DiCarlo and Ryan Bunka led the Lakers with two points each in the victory.
THE BASICS
Final Score: Oswego 3, Buffalo State 0
Location: Buffalo State Ice Arena, Buffalo, N.Y.
Records: Oswego 16-6-1 (11-3-1 SUNYAC), Buffalo State 5-17-0, (3-11-0 SUNYAC)
HOW IT HAPPENED
- After the opening faceoff, 15 total shots were exchanged from both teams within the first 9 minutes of play.
- At the 9:32 mark, DiCarlo and Bunka set up Travis Broughman for the Lakers first goal of the contest.
- Oswego would kill off a high-sticking penalty late in the first frame to keep the lead at 1-0.
- The 2nd period saw two Laker power-plays come and go, along with another Buffalo State man advantage that was held at bay to keep the score 1-0.
- Oswego continued their offensive pressure, putting up 26 shots but failing to crack the scoreboard in the period.
- The final frame was riddled with four Buffalo State penalties, which proved to be costly down the stretch.
- Despite putting up 23 shots, the Lakers were held scoreless for a majority of the third frame, as was Buffalo State behind clutch saves from Eric Green.
- At 18:03, a slashing and bench penalty would give Oswego a 5-on-3 advantage, allowing DiCarlo to pick up a goal of his own a minute later with assists from Bunka and Tommy Cahill.
- A cross-checking penalty with 12 seconds would present Oswego with yet another 5-on-3 advantage, and the Lakers would push their lead to 3-0 just six seconds later.
- Rocco Andreacchi tallied the final Laker goal as he was assisted by Shane Bull and Jackson Arcan.
- Eric Green ended the game with 20 saves in the season-finale shutout for Oswego.
WHAT'S NEXT
Oswego State will begin to prepare for the SUNYAC Championships, with the first round of games slated for February 26.
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