Hall of Fame
The 1980-81 edition of Cardinal men's ice hockey was one that solidified what would become a long tradition of sustained success at the national level, as Plattsburgh State went 27-4-2 overall (11-2-1 NYCHA) and finished as the national runner-up at the NCAA Division II Tournament. Notably during that season, the Cardinals came from behind to defeat rival Oswego State in the Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) West Tournament championship game, scoring four times in the third period to pull out a 7-6 victory on the road. Plattsburgh State also enjoyed a 14-game unbeaten streak from Jan. 24-March 12.
