In a game where neither team could get a cushion, RIPON RED TAILS escaped with a 3-2 victory over IRVINE VANQUISH BLUE.

Neither team gained more than a one-goal lead, and LUKE STEICHEN's goal in the second period proved to be the difference maker.

STEICHEN had two goals to lead RIPON RED TAILS to victory.

RIPON RED TAILS also got a goal from NICK LANG as well. Other players who recorded assists for RIPON RED TAILS were SPENCER STOLEY and JEFF BLUM, who each chipped in one.

IRVINE VANQUISH BLUE was helped by JOSH WALLIN, who registered one goal. WALLIN scored 10:36 into the first period to make the score 1-0 IRVINE VANQUISH BLUE. SPENCER HIBBARD assisted on the tally. EDDIE LIMBAGA also scored for IRVINE VANQUISH BLUE.

RIPON RED TAILS' JOSH POLLOCK stopped 15 shots out of the 17 that he faced. RIPON RED TAILS ended with no penalties and went 0-for-0 on the power play. TYLER GEALY recorded 15 saves for IRVINE VANQUISH BLUE. IRVINE VANQUISH BLUE avoided the penalty box for the entire game and scored zero goals off of zero power plays.