Senior Ryan Scott has a 15-5-1 record between the pipes and a 1,94 goals-against-average.

Meanwhile, the Cardinals (22-4 overall) got a shutout from netminder Bryan Hince last Saturday in a 6-0 victory over Potsdam in the semifinals.

The Cardinals, who have outscored their opponents by a combined 125-52 margin, have been winners in 11 of their last 13 games. In 10 of those contests, Plattsburgh State has allowed two goals or less.

The top point producers for the Cardinals include freshman forward Dylan Clarke (17-15-32), junior forward Riley Hill (14-16-30), freshman forward Eric Satim (9-18-27) and junior defenseman Nick Rolls (13-13-26).

Hince has a 19-4 record and a 1.98 goals-against-average in net.

"This is a great opportunity for us," Emery said. "We're very fortunate to be playing at home.

"These were the two best teams in the conference during the regular season, even though the league is a lot tougher than it used to be and where anyone can beat anyone. Both teams match up pretty evenly.

"I don't really know what kind of game it's going to be as far as the final score is concerned. But, we have to play smart hockey and make the sacrifices it takes to be successful. We have to play to our strengths as a team."

Emery said the Cardinals are in good shape physically and would not comment on what tonight's showdown means as far as the NCAA Division III Tournament is concerned.

"It's not safe to assume anything," he said. "We play for one game at a time."

Note: Emery said Friday night there are still plenty of tickets available for purchase at the door.