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OSWEGO, N.Y. – A late goal in the second period proved to be enough for the Plattsburgh State women's hockey team to earn a 1-0 win over Oswego State in an Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) West game Friday night at the Campus Center Ice Arena.
Despite outshooting the Lakers 18-6 through the first period, the Cardinals had nothing to show for it as both teams remained locked in a scoreless tie at the first intermission. Oswego State kept visiting Plattsburgh State at bay until the final minute of the second period when Chelsea VanGlahn broke up the tie.
With the Cardinals just coming off a power play, VanGlahn netted the game-winning goal with 28 seconds in the middle frame to give Plattsburgh State all it would need to secure the win. Giovanna Senese picked up an assist on VanGlahn's 11
th of the year.
Both squads' penalty kill units shined in Friday's matchup. The Cardinals killed off five penalties while the Lakers avoided damage on eight different penalties.
Plattsburgh State finished the night with a 35-18 advantage in shots on goals. Cardinals' goaltender Sydney Aveson earned her 12
th shutout of the season to improve to 16-1-1 on the year. Oswego State goaltender Bridget Smith made a career-high 34 saves in the loss for the Lakers.
With the win, the Cardinals improve to 22-1-1 overall and 14-1-0 in the ECAC West. Oswego State drops to 16-7-1 overall and 10-4-1 against league opponents.
The Cardinals wrap up the regular season Saturday afternoon against Oswego State at 3 p.m.