One of the premier sporting events in Vermont over Thanksgiving weekend saw Plattsburgh State claim a championship in the FirstLight Shootout with a victory over Norwich. It’s a game the Cadets didn’t forget, with the Cardinals on their schedule once again in early December.Norwich forward Phillip Elgstam started the scoring off in the second period getting past Plattsburgh State’s Eli Shiller to help the Cadets go up one goal. Just four minutes later, freshman Nick Cordiero scored from a tight angle, as Norwich went up 2-0 heading into the third period.Arguably the biggest star of the night was Norwich goalie Drennen Atherton, as he saved 34 shots on the night. The Cardinals would squeeze one past the senior in the third period, but his season-high save mark was enough for the win.No. 8 Norwich now has a big break until its next game Dec. 30, while No. 12 Plattsburgh State has a quick turnaround to a game against SUNY Morrisville on Saturday.
One of the premier sporting events in Vermont over Thanksgiving weekend saw Plattsburgh State claim a championship in the FirstLight Shootout with a victory over Norwich. It’s a game the Cadets didn’t forget, with the Cardinals on their schedule once again in early December.
Norwich forward Phillip Elgstam started the scoring off in the second period getting past Plattsburgh State’s Eli Shiller to help the Cadets go up one goal. Just four minutes later, freshman Nick Cordiero scored from a tight angle, as Norwich went up 2-0 heading into the third period.
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Arguably the biggest star of the night was Norwich goalie Drennen Atherton, as he saved 34 shots on the night. The Cardinals would squeeze one past the senior in the third period, but his season-high save mark was enough for the win.
No. 8 Norwich now has a big break until its next game Dec. 30, while No. 12 Plattsburgh State has a quick turnaround to a game against SUNY Morrisville on Saturday.
