The game between New York Apple Core and Frederick Freeze was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end New York Apple Core emerged with a 5-3 win.

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Colton Schnall secured the win for New York Apple Core with a goal in the third period.

New York Apple Core was led by Brian OSullivan, who registered one goal. OSullivan scored on the power play 8:43 into the third period to make the score 4-2 New York Apple Core. A checking from behind penalty on Evan Klein had put New York Apple Core on the power play. Michael Buffoleno picked up the assist.

New York Apple Core put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Frederick Freeze to score on any of its three power plays. New York Apple Core's offense rang up 36 shots on Frederick Freeze's net.

New York Apple Core additionally got points from Dillon Radin, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Kieran Hurley also scored for New York Apple Core. Other players who recorded assists for New York Apple Core were Vladimir Korotin, Travis Quigley, and Shane Higgins, who each chipped in one.

Frederick Freeze was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 24 penalty minutes.

Frederick Freeze was helped by Nathan Hefner, who tallied one goal. Hefner scored 6:59 into the second period to make the score 2-1 New York Apple Core. Ben Margolis provided the assist. Frederick Freeze also got points from Alexander Olson, who also finished with one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Frederick Freeze also got a goal from Taylor Powell as well. More assists for Frederick Freeze came via Matthew Paris, who had one.

New York Apple Core's Dominic Lamanno stopped 16 shots out of the 19 that he faced. New York Apple Core incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors. John Ketzenberger made 31 saves for Frederick Freeze on 35 shots.