POTSDAM, N.Y. – The Potsdam men's hockey team scored three first-period power-play goals and went on to a 4-1 win versus Cortland Friday night in SUNYAC action. The Red Dragons dropped to 9-8-1 overall and 4-7 in the conference. The Bears improved to 5-14-1 and 4-7-1.

Junior Alex Storjohann (Phoenix, AZ/Kirkland Lake) scored Cortland's goal off assists from seniors Douglas Elgstam (Stockholm, Sweden/New Jersey Rockets) and Sean Perichak (Oakville, ON/Markham Royals). Senior goalie Nick Modica (Suffern/New Jersey Hitmen) registered 42 saves.

Vinny Guimond netted a hat trick for Potsdam, with all three goals coming with the extra-man advantage in he opening 20 minutes. Connor Cruickshank added an empty-net goal with 1:08 remaining in regulation to seal the win. Bryce Ferrell and Ryan Lieth each recorded two assists, and goalie Michael Paglucca made 40 saves.

Potsdam 4, Cortland 1

Score by periods:
Cortland                    1-0-0       1
Potsdam                    3-0-1      3

Scoring Summary (Goals-Assists)
Cortland: Alex Storjohann 1-0, Douglas Elgstam 0-1, Sean Perichak 0-1
Potsdam: Vinny Guimond 3-0, Connor Cruickshank 1-0, Bryce Ferrell 0-2, Ryan Lieth 0-2, Joey Sallazzo 0-1, Joseph Richardson 0-1, Tom Terranova 0-1

Saves: Nick Modica (Cortland) 42 saves (3 GA in 59:03), Empty Net 1 GA in :57; Michael Paglucca (Potsdam) 40 saves (1 GA in 60:00)
Shots on Goal: Potsdam 46 (21-11-14), Cortland 41 (18-12-11)
Penalties: Cortland 4-19:00, Potsdam 8-16:00
Power Play: Potsdam 3-5, Cortland 0-8

Records after game: Cortland (Red Dragons) 9-8-1, 4-7 SUNYAC; Potsdam (Bears) 5-14-1, 4-7-1 SUNYAC