In a game where neither team could get a cushion, STEEL CITY CHAOS escaped with a 5-4 victory over BUFFALO FUSION.

STEEL CITY CHAOS gained the winning advantage on a goal by ZACK BURKE 13:20 into the second period and hung on until final buzzer.

STEEL CITY CHAOS was led by BURKE, who tallied one goal.

In a losing effort, BUFFALO FUSION was sparked by PAT LAWLER, who registered two goals. LAWLER scored the first of his two goals at 11:00 into the first period to make the score 2-1 BUFFALO FUSION. ADAM BERECZ provided the assist. LAWLER's next tally made the score 3-3 with 12:40 left in the second period. MIKE KNAVEL picked up the assist.

STEEL CITY CHAOS did not rack up many penalties in the contest, totaling just one minor for two minutes in penalty time. STEEL CITY CHAOS got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

STEEL CITY CHAOS also got points from KEVIN MALLEY, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. STEEL CITY CHAOS also had goals scored by KEVIN GORMLEY, DAN FURICH, and SPENCER CARLSON, who scored one goal each. More assists for STEEL CITY CHAOS came via GRANT RUKAT and JAY GRUBIC, who each chipped in one.

BUFFALO FUSION managed to stay out of the box for the most part, finishing with one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Even so, BUFFALO FUSION surpassed its low season average of 1.0 penalty minutes per game. BUFFALO FUSION's defense was uncharacteristically lax during the game. BUFFALO FUSION is averaging 2.5 goals against for the season. The defensemen of BUFFALO FUSION were also effective in STEEL CITY CHAOS' zone, and came away with two goals.

BUFFALO FUSION additionally got points from KNAVEL, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. DANNY CARR also scored for BUFFALO FUSION. Other players who recorded assists for BUFFALO FUSION were RICHIE CARR and ADAM SZAFRONSKI, who contributed one each.

STEEL CITY CHAOS registered zero goals on one power play opportunities. BUFFALO FUSION registered zero goals on one power play opportunities.