Connor Stevens netted a hat trick to lead New Hampshire Jr Monarchs over Springfield Jr Pics, 7-6.

Stevens' first goal came 5:01 into the first period. He then added goals at 6:07 into the second and at 8:40 into the second.

The teams traded the lead four times and neither team could skate away and hide. Springfield Jr Pics took its last lead at 8:16 in the second on a goal by Tom Greene to make the score 5-4 Springfield Jr Pics. New Hampshire Jr Monarchs took over the lead for good with a goal by Eric Rackett 2:35 into the third to make the score 7-6.

New Hampshire Jr Monarchs stifled Springfield Jr Pics' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. New Hampshire Jr Monarchs found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. New Hampshire Jr Monarchs averages 4.0 goals per game. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.

New Hampshire Jr Monarchs also got points from Blades Shileds, who also had one goal and one assist and Patrick Kennedy, who also racked up one goal and one assist. In addition, New Hampshire Jr Monarchs received assists from Patrick Stewart, who had two, Storoniak William, who had three, and Robert Savini, Nicholas Deveau, Harry ODonoghue, and Kyle Brindamour, who each chipped in one.

Springfield Jr Pics made New Hampshire Jr Monarchs' goalies to work all game long, finishing with 34 shots and forcing 28 saves. Connor Marfongelli made seven stops and James McCoy made 21. Springfield Jr Pics' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three New Hampshire Jr Monarchs power plays.

Springfield Jr Pics was helped by Luke Jodoin, who registered two goals. Jodoin scored the first of his two goals at 8:08 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Jodoin's next tally made the score 3-2 Springfield Jr Pics with 2:08 left in the first period. Ben Emory picked up the assist. Springfield Jr Pics additionally got points from Zachary Smith, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Tyler Reopel also scored for Springfield Jr Pics. Other players who recorded assists for Springfield Jr Pics were Christopher Breault, who had three.

New Hampshire Jr Monarchs incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Steve Esposito recorded 23 saves for Springfield Jr Pics. Springfield Jr Pics incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.