Jim Miller lifted HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT to a 6-3 victory with a hat trick against NEW YORK TERROR BLACK.

Miller got on the scoresheet 6:15 into the second period. He then added goals at 9:34 into the second and at 10:42 into the second.

HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT kept NEW YORK TERROR BLACK's goalie busy throughout the game, and Rich Alonzo made 29 saves on 35 shots. HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT bested its season scoring average. HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT averages 3.1 goals per game. HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT did not rack up many penalties in the contest, totaling a minimal one minor for two minutes in penalty time. HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed four goals during the game.

HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT additionally got points from Lou Battista, who also finished with one goal and three assists. HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT also had goals scored by Ryan Lair and David Joseph, who scored one goal each. More assists for HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT came via Mark Miller, Cory Harrison, Matt Zuba, Joe Bussiere, and Zack Grenier, who each chipped in one.

NEW YORK TERROR BLACK managed to stay out of the box better than usual, finishing with one minor for two minutes in penalty time. NEW YORK TERROR BLACK finished below its season average of 4.0 penalty minutes per game. NEW YORK TERROR BLACK was held below its usual level of production. NEW YORK TERROR BLACK puts an average of 5.4 pucks into the net per game. NEW YORK TERROR BLACK forced HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT goalie James Karabestos to work between the pipes, taking 32 shots.

NEW YORK TERROR BLACK was led by Thomas Cotter, who registered two goals. Cotter scored the first of his two goals at 11:32 into the first period to make the score 2-0 NEW YORK TERROR BLACK. Alex Kumm assisted on the tally. Cotter's next tally made the score 3-3 with 12:07 left in the second period. NEW YORK TERROR BLACK also got a goal from John Ison as well. Other players who recorded assists for NEW YORK TERROR BLACK were Adam Taddeo, Pete Fillippone, and Stephen Giardelli, who contributed one each.

Karabestos recorded 29 saves for HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT. HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT registered one goal on one power play opportunities. NEW YORK TERROR BLACK registered zero goals on one power play opportunities.