John Scala lifted New Jersey Rockets (mm) to a 7-3 victory with a hat trick against Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm).

Scala's first goal came 9:06 into the first period. He then added goals at 8:48 into the second and at 14:45 into the third.

New Jersey Rockets (mm) forced Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) goalie Joe Dragonjac to work between the pipes, taking 42 shots. New Jersey Rockets (mm) found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. New Jersey Rockets (mm) averages 3.5 goals per game.

New Jersey Rockets (mm) additionally got points from Kyle MacLean, who also had one goal and one assist, Travis Yawger, who also grabbed two goals and one assist to lead the team in points, and Bradley Viola, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for New Jersey Rockets (mm) were Anthony DeMeo, who had two and Gregory Hendrickson, Christopher Petrone, and John Wojociechowski, who contributed one each.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) was helped by Eric Cooley, who registered one goal. Cooley scored 10:25 into the first period to make the score 2-1 New Jersey Rockets (mm). Others who scored for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) included Jordan Timmons and Ryan Haag, who scored one goal each. In addition, Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) received assists from Paul Maust, Brandon Eisel, and Brendan Walkom, who each chipped in one.

Logan Kramsky recorded 24 saves for New Jersey Rockets (mm). New Jersey Rockets (mm) incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Joe Dragonjac made 35 saves for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) on 42 shots. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) registered two goals on eight power play opportunities.