OSWEGO, N.Y. - Oswego State scored three first period goals and held on for a 3-0 win over Norwich in the quarterfinals of the NCAA Men's Ice Hockey Tournament. The Lakers improve to 21-3-3 and advance to next weekend's NCAA Division III Frozen Four in Superior, Wisc. Norwich closes out the 2006-07 season with an overall mark of 20-8-0.

Oswego State wasted no time as they scored the game's first goal two minutes into the opening period off the stick of Neil Musslewhite. Brad Dormiedy and Derrell Levy combined for the assist and Oswego took the 1-0 lead.

The Lakers lit the lamp on a power-play goal midway through the period as Brendan McLaughlin logged his 24th goal of the season. Ryan Koresky and Tyler Lyon assisted and Oswego was up 2-0. The Lakers followed with another power-play goal at the 15:25 mark as Peter Magagna found the back of the net off the assist of McLaughlin and Garren Reisweber. Oswego took the 3-0 lead into the intermission.

A combined 14 penalties were called between both clubs in the first 20 minutes of the contest.

The scoreboard remained quiet the rest of the way with each team recording five shots on goal in the second period. Norwich had an 8-5 advantage in shots on goal in the final period.

The Lakers out shot the Cadets, 24-20. Both teams had 10 power-play opportunities, with Oswego making good twice.

Oswego State netminder Ryan Scott collected 20 saves in the shutout, while Norwich goaltender David Thompson finished with 21 saves.