NORTHFIELD, Vt. - Norwich University, ranked third among Division III schools, skated to a 12-0 men's ice hockey victory over Southern New Hampshire University Friday night at Kreitzberg Arena.  The Cadets remained unbeaten at 7-0-1 overall, while the Penmen are now 2-7-2 on the season.

Steven Schroeder, Emmond Bell and Kyle Thomas each finished with two goals and an assist to lead Norwich.

Norwich jumped out to a 3-0 lead after one period then scored six more times in the second to take a 9-0 lead after two periods.

Norwich goalie Alex Dubois made 11 saves en route to the shutout as the Cadets outshot the Penmen 49-11.  Shane Brooks (Kennebunk, Maine) made 27 saves and allowed eight goals in 37:59 of action.  Mike Mastracci (Pittsburgh, Pa.) made 10 saves and allowed four goals the rest of the way.

Southern New Hampshire is idle until December 29 when it faces Suffolk University in the first round of the Codfish Bowl hosted by UMass Boston.