OSWEGO, N.Y. – The nationally sixth-ranked Oswego men's hockey team scored four unanswered goals in the third period and earned a 6-3 victory versus Cortland Friday night in the season-opening game for both teams.

Senior Connor Beck (Richmond Hill, ON/Toronto Jr. Canadiens), junior Logan Blaser (Aurora, ON/Brockville Braves) and sophomore Jacob Gaydos (Sandusky, OH/Wisconsin Rapid Riverkings) netted the goals for the Red Dragons. Senior Sean Perichak (Oakville, ON/Markham Royals) registered two assists, while junior Louis DiMatteo (Nobleton, ON/Trenton Golden Hawks) added an assist. Senior goalie Nick Modica (Suffern/New Jersey Hitmen) made 47 saves.

Max Novick led the Lakers with two goals and an assist. Mitch Emerson tallied one goal and two assists, and Jody Sullivan, Tyson Kirkby and Colton Fletcher each netted a goal. Carter Allen and Josh Zizek recorded two assists apiece. Goalie David Richer stopped 27 shots.

Oswego 6, Cortland 3

Score by periods:
Cortland                    1-0-2       3
Oswego                    1-4-1       6

Scoring Summary (Goals-Assists)
Cortland: Logan Blaser 1-0, Jacob Gaydos 1-0, Connor Beck 1-0, Sean Perichak 0-2, Louis DiMatteo 0-1
Oswego: Max Novick 2-1, Mitch Emerson 1-2, Jody Sullivan 1-0, Tyson Kirkby 1-0, Colton Fletcher 1-0, Carter Allen 0-2, Josh Zizek 0-2, Tanner Spink 0-1, Joey Scorpio 0-1, Chris MacMillan 0-1, Joseph Molinaro 0-1

Saves: Nick Modica (Cortland) 47 saves (6 GA in 59:50), Empty Net :10; David Richer (Oswego) 27 saves (3 GA in 60:00)

Shots on Goal: Oswego 53 (15-17-21), Cortland 30 (7-8-15)
Penalties: Oswego 5-10:00, Cortland 4-8:00
Power Play: Cortland 0-4, Oswego 0-3

Records after game: Cortland (Red Dragons) 0-1, 0-1 SUNYAC; Oswego (Lakers) 1-0, 1-0 SUNYAC (ranked 6th nationally in Div. III)