Mike Leprine had two goals and two assists to lead EMPIRE STATE LEGENDS to an 8-0 victory over HARTFORD FIREANTS LONG ISLAND.

Leprine's tallies came on the power play at 25 seconds into the first period to make the score 1-0 EMPIRE STATE LEGENDS and 5:30 into the first to make the score 2-0 EMPIRE STATE LEGENDS.

James Lauto frustrated HARTFORD FIREANTS LONG ISLAND's offense all game, and stopped 31 shots en route to a shutout. The solid play of Lauto will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 4.6.

EMPIRE STATE LEGENDS put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow HARTFORD FIREANTS LONG ISLAND to score on any of its four power plays. EMPIRE STATE LEGENDS forced HARTFORD FIREANTS LONG ISLAND goalie Kevin Wilson to work between the pipes, taking 42 shots. EMPIRE STATE LEGENDS found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. EMPIRE STATE LEGENDS averages 5.7 goals per game. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.

EMPIRE STATE LEGENDS additionally got points from Pat Rosa, who also had two goals and two assists and Sam Sherman, who also registered two goals and one assist. Others who scored for EMPIRE STATE LEGENDS included Vincent Vilinoti and Christopher Culot, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for EMPIRE STATE LEGENDS were Dale Johnson, who had one and Frank Florio, who had four.

HARTFORD FIREANTS LONG ISLAND could not produce up to its normal offensive output. HARTFORD FIREANTS LONG ISLAND averages 4.1 goals per game. HARTFORD FIREANTS LONG ISLAND's offense rang up 31 shots on EMPIRE STATE LEGENDS' net. HARTFORD FIREANTS LONG ISLAND's penalty kill was ineffective, and let in two goals to EMPIRE STATE LEGENDS' power play unit.

EMPIRE STATE LEGENDS incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Wilson rejected 34 shots on goal for HARTFORD FIREANTS LONG ISLAND. HARTFORD FIREANTS LONG ISLAND incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.