POTSDAM, N.Y.—Potsdam scored early in the third period and held on for a 2-1 victory over visiting Buffalo State in a SUNYAC contest tonight at Maxcy Ice Arena.
 
THE BASICS
FINAL SCORE: Potsdam – 2, Buffalo State - 1
LOCATION:  Maxcy Ice Arena – Potsdam, N.Y.
RECORDS: Potsdam (3-0/3-0), Buffalo State (0-1-2/0-1-1)
 
HOW IT HAPPENED

• After a scoreless first period, Potsdam struck first in the middle of the second frame.
• Buffalo State evened the score with just over a minute remaining in the period with a goal from Cory Gurski (Hilton, NY/Hilton) and assists by Ryan Stayner (Youngstown, NY/Nichols) and Scott Roy (Rockland, ON/ESC L'Escale).
• Potsdam pulled back in front just 1:41 into the third period and was able to hold on for the win.
• The two teams traded 30 shots apiece, with Mike DeLaVergne (Pawling, NY/Pawling) stopping 28 in goal for the Bengals.
• Buffalo State was 0 for 4 on the power play, and Potsdam was just 0 for 2 with the man-advantage.

 
FOR THE FOES

• Vinny Caligiuri scored both goals for Potsdam, with Tyler Donaldson and Billy Pascalli tallying a pair of assists each.
• Brendan McMenimen made 29 saves in the victory.

 
UP NEXT
Buffalo State will visit Plattsburgh tomorrow at 7 p.m. for another SUNYAC contest.