HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT climbed out of a four-goal hole to beat NEW JERSEY BRAVES, 10-9.

HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT let multiple leads slip away before eventually digging out of a four hole to pick up the win. HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT took a 9-8 advantage on a goal by Ryan Lair at 11:00 in the second period. HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT found itself down 7-3 after NEW JERSEY BRAVES' Brandon Lipari put the puck home at 5:32 in the second period. After knotting things up at 9-9 on a goal by Max Halvorsen at 11:30 in the second, HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT got the game-winner from Mark Miller at 12:00 in the second period.

Miller was all over the ice for HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT, as he tallied two goals in the win.

NEW JERSEY BRAVES was unable to stop HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT from sending pucks towards the net, and HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT eventually piled up 33 shots on goal. HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT surpassed its usual scoring output this season. This season, HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT averages 4.1 goals per contest. HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed four goals during the game.

HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT also got points from Jim Miller, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT also had goals scored by Phil Switaj, Cory Harrison, Lou Battista, Jason Forman, Zack Grenier, and David Joseph, who scored one goal each.

NEW JERSEY BRAVES' offense rang up 40 shots on HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT's net. NEW JERSEY BRAVES' goal total was higher than its season average. NEW JERSEY BRAVES averages 4.7 goals per game. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.

NEW JERSEY BRAVES was helped by Anthony Lipiri, who registered two goals and two assists. Lipiri scored the first of his two goals at 13:20 into the first period to make the score 4-3 NEW JERSEY BRAVES. Halvorsen picked up the assist. Lipiri's next tally made the score 6-3 NEW JERSEY BRAVES with 16:41 left in the second period. Halvorsen assisted on the tally. NEW JERSEY BRAVES additionally got points from Halvorsen, who also finished with one goal and three assists. Others who scored for NEW JERSEY BRAVES included Gary Deischer, Chris Connor, James Conway, and Bobby Perniola, who each put in one. In addition, NEW JERSEY BRAVES received assists from Anthony Paterno, who had three.

HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT's Kyle Cox stopped 31 shots out of the 40 that he faced. HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT finished the contest with no penalties and went 0-for-0 with the man advantage. Ryan McCoyd rejected 23 shots on goal for NEW JERSEY BRAVES. NEW JERSEY BRAVES ended with no penalties and went 0-for-0 on the power play.