"It's all one game at a time now and it's one and done," said Emery. "This is when the character comes through.

"We will have to work hard and get some bounces. We haven't played in a while, but I'm glad we don't have that as an excuse. Hobart also hasn't had a game since we last played."

The Cardinals' last game was a 4-3 thriller at home over conference rival Oswego in the SUNYAC Tournament on March 1.

The Statesmen, meanwhile, dropped a 6-3 contest to Elmira in the ECAC West semifinals, also on March 1.

The Stafford Ice Arena is undergoing a major facelift in the off season and this will be the final men's hockey game played there before the renovations.

"We're fortunate to be home and our fans are like a seventh player on the ice for us," Emery said. "But, that doesn't guarantee a win.

"This will be our last home game at the Stafford Ice Arena as we know it now and there have been a lot of good memories here."

The Cardinals will be at full strength physically for the game.

The last meeting between the Cardinals and Statesmen came on Jan. 5, 2001 when Plattsburgh State skated to a 5-2 victory in the Cardinal Classic.

Note: Tickets sales for the game have been good, but college officials said there are still plenty of tickets available at the door.

--

Hobart Statesmen

(18-7-2 overall)

Game results

Opponent Result