Michael Vaiano netted a hat trick to lead Suffolk Juniors over Jersey Wildcats, 6-4.

Vaiano notched his first tally 13:52 into the first period. He then added goals at 1:52 into the third and at 19:57 into the third.

Suffolk Juniors forced Jersey Wildcats goalie Nathan Leo to work between the pipes, taking 42 shots.

Others who scored for Suffolk Juniors included Joseph Bizzaro, who had one and Joseph Quinn, who had two. Other players who recorded assists for Suffolk Juniors were Dakota Robbins, who had one and Daniel Lore, who had four.

Jersey Wildcats' offense rang up 47 shots on Suffolk Juniors' net.

Jersey Wildcats was led by Corey Carnahan, who tallied one goal and one assist. Carnahan scored short handed 18:53 into the third period to make the score 5-4 Suffolk Juniors. Jersey Wildcats found itself down a man on Cody Signorelli's high sticking. Kyle Davey picked up the assist. Connor Hoarty also scored for Jersey Wildcats. More assists for Jersey Wildcats came via Carmine Taffo, Matthew Sangalli, and Ryan Demgard, who each chipped in one.

Thomas DeRosa made 43 saves for Suffolk Juniors on 47 shots. Suffolk Juniors incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Jersey Wildcats' Leo stopped 36 shots out of the 41 that he faced. Jersey Wildcats incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.