John Scala netted a hat trick to lead New Jersey Rockets (mm) over St. Louis AAA Blues (mm), 5-1.

Scala notched his first tally 5:39 into the second period. He then added goals at 3:20 into the third and at 11:01 into the third.

St. Louis AAA Blues (mm) was stymied by New Jersey Rockets (mm)'s netminder Douglas Connor III, who stopped 27 shots during the victory. The solid play of Connor III will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 2.22.

New Jersey Rockets (mm)'s penalty kill excelled, as New Jersey Rockets (mm) gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays.

New Jersey Rockets (mm) stifled St. Louis AAA Blues (mm)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Others who scored for New Jersey Rockets (mm) included Marc Del Gaizo and Christopher Petrone, who each put in one. In addition, New Jersey Rockets (mm) received assists from Ty Schafer, who had two and Bradley Viola, Lucas Rowe, and Nolan Moyle, who each chipped in one.

St. Louis AAA Blues (mm) did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. St. Louis AAA Blues (mm) averages 3.4 goals per game. St. Louis AAA Blues (mm)'s defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. St. Louis AAA Blues (mm) gives up 2.4 goals per game.

St. Louis AAA Blues (mm) was led by Ethan Stahlhuth, who scored the team's only goal. Stahlhuth scored 15:52 into the second period to make the score 2-1 New Jersey Rockets (mm). Steve Lockwood assisted on the tally.

New Jersey Rockets (mm) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Trevor Osborne recorded 18 saves for St. Louis AAA Blues (mm). St. Louis AAA Blues (mm) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.