Plattsburgh added to its lead at 17:34 when Satim tried for a wraparound. Thompson denied the attempt, but could not hang on and Andrew Willock was there to stick in the rebound for a 5-3 Cardinal advantage.

The shots were even at 24. Both goalies had many fine saves with Thompson finishing with 18 for Norwich, while Hince had 21 for Plattsburgh.

Hince was named to the all-tournament team along with Hill.

"We have confidence in our goalie so we aren't squeezing the sticks at the other end," Emery said. "He (Hince) is playing with confidence and allows our guys to play with confidence."

Rolls was named the Most Valuable Player of the tournament and Sliasis was named outstanding rookie.

"We are a blue-collar team," Emery said. "This tournament gives us confidence going into conference play next week. We can never have too much confidence."

Plattsburgh State (9-1) will face SUNY Brockport and SUNY Geneseo next weekend at Stafford Ice Arena.

Next year's PrimeLink Great Northern Shootout will take place at Middlebury.

Middlebury 4

Saint John's 3

PLATTSBURGH -- Middlebury won the PrimeLink Great Northern Shooutout consolation, holding off Saint John's for a 4-3 victory.

Mickey Gilchrist scored the game-winning goal assisted by John Sullivan and Ian Drummond after St. John's had tied the game just three minutes prior.

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Plattsburgh State 5, Norwich 3

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