Emerson protected his zone with impressive performances between the pipes in the playoffs to help defeat Lake Erie and Seton Hill.
Emerson made 10 stops vs. LEC as the Storm managed 37 shots. He outdueled his counterpart, Conor Sharkey, who had a strong performance of his own with 17 stops for the Storm.
The senior keeper rose to the occasion on Saturday, emerging as the winner in a duel against Great Midwest Goalkeeper of the Year Max Eismann of Seton Hill.
Emerson made 11 more saves and helped slow down the Griffins attack despite SHU holding a 40-31 advantage in the shot department.