But with all this firepower, both teams know that goaltending can make the difference in one game.

"All the little things come into play in playoff games. We need to concentrate on both ends of the ice," Marsh said. "A lot is riding on both goaltenders."

Paul Cohen will start in goal for St. Lawrence. This year the junior, who is in his final year of eligibility, has posted a save percentage of .897 and a 2.99 goals-against average.

Freshman Mike Millham will be guarding the net for Vermont. He set a new Vermont record with a 2.76 g.a.a. in ECAC regular-season play. This mark placed him second among all ECAC goalies. Last weekend, he shutout Colgate in the first game, 8-0, and then turned away the Red Raider charge at the end of the second game, preserving a 3-3 tie.

Vermont is looking to qualify for its first ever ECAC Championship game.

"We need to stay out of the penalty box, limit the number of shots and play a tight defensive game," Gilligan said.

The Saints finished second to Harvard in the tournament last year and are looking to advance to the finals once again.

"Vermont's offense has really come on strong in the last 10 games, but our bench is strong and hopefully that will make the difference," Marsh said.

ECAC Fast Fact

The top-seeded team has reached the championship game 17 times, winning 11 titles. When the top seed has skated against the number-two seed in the finals, the lower-ranked team has captured four crowns, while the number-one seed has won three. In 1985, Mike Addesa's top-ranked RPI beat number-two Harvard, 3-1.