But, Joey Wilson netted the game-winner shortly after on a shot from beyond the slot area at 15:23 for the Cardinals' second power-play goal of the game.

Plattsburgh State killed off a two-man disadvantage for 2:40 early in the third before Shawn Dennis came from behind the net to slip a shot from in close over Scott's left shoulder to make it 4-2 with 10:10 gone.

McLaughlin added his second goal of the game, on the powerplay, with a tip-in to pull the Lakers back to within a goal at 14:54.

Scott was pulled for an extra attacker in the late going and the Cardinals were able to hold on.

"We would have liked to have played more 5-on-5 hockey because we were able to force them into some penalties in the first period," Emery said. "We wanted to get the puck in deep and use our cycle."

The Cardinals went 2-for-8 on the powerplay, while the Lakers (18-6-2 overall) were 1-of-9.

Hince, who was chosen as the tournament's Most Valuable Player, stopped 23 of 26 shots, while Scott made 41 saves on 45 shots.

"This win was more satisfying because it gave us the SUNYAC championship," the freshman goaltender said. "I give credit to everyone on our bench. Despite what the shots on goal say, our guys blocked a lot of shots.

"It was an amazing atmosphere. I'm a freshman to this and it hasn't sunk in yet. I know what I have to do when I'm in net and it's gratifying to win Most Valuable Player honors in the SUNYAC Tournament. But, this was a total team effort from all our players."

It marked the first SUNYAC Tournament championship for the Cardinals since 2004.

The all-tournament team included three Plattsburgh State players -- forward Wilson, defenseman Rolls and goalie Hince.

The Lakers also had three players chosen -- forwards McLaughlin and Tony DiNunzio, along with defenseman Francois Gagnon.

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Plattsburgh State 4, Oswego State 3

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