EMPIRE STATE LEGENDS came close to giving away a three-goal lead to PITTSBURGH PHANTOMS RED, but did just enough to escape with a 6-4 victory.

EMPIRE STATE LEGENDS led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when EMPIRE STATE LEGENDS' Nick Vitale scored at 8:01 in the second period to put EMPIRE STATE LEGENDS up 6-3.

EMPIRE STATE LEGENDS was led by George Liapis, who registered one goal. Liapis scored 5:04 into the second period to make the score 5-3 EMPIRE STATE LEGENDS.

In a losing effort, PITTSBURGH PHANTOMS RED was sparked by EDDIE KESSLER, who finished with two goals. KESSLER scored the first of his two goals at 14:38 into the first period to make the score 4-2 EMPIRE STATE LEGENDS. DAN TRUNK assisted on the tally. KESSLER's next tally made the score 6-4 EMPIRE STATE LEGENDS with 9:01 left in the second period. DAVID KIMMICK picked up the assist.

EMPIRE STATE LEGENDS forced PITTSBURGH PHANTOMS RED goalie BRANDON BRITTAIN to work between the pipes, taking 44 shots.

EMPIRE STATE LEGENDS additionally got points from Dale Johnson, who also tallied one goal and one assist, Vitale, who also had one goal and one assist, and Sam Sherman, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. EMPIRE STATE LEGENDS also had goals scored by Pat Rosa and Rich Schwartz, who each put in one. In addition, EMPIRE STATE LEGENDS received assists from Sean Beatty, who had one.

EMPIRE STATE LEGENDS was unable to stop PITTSBURGH PHANTOMS RED from sending pucks towards the net, and PITTSBURGH PHANTOMS RED eventually piled up 36 shots on goal. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with three goals.

PITTSBURGH PHANTOMS RED also got points from KIMMICK, who also racked up one goal and one assist. PITTSBURGH PHANTOMS RED also got a goal from NICK PILOTTI as well.

James Lauto rejected 32 shots on goal for EMPIRE STATE LEGENDS. EMPIRE STATE LEGENDS ended with no penalties and went 1-for-4 on the power play. PITTSBURGH PHANTOMS RED's BRITTAIN stopped 38 shots out of the 44 that he faced. PITTSBURGH PHANTOMS RED incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors and had no power play opportunities.