SOUTH JERSEY COUGARS pulled out a 7-6 (OT) overtime victory over NORTHEAST UPRISING on a clutch goal by VINCE MASSIMINI.

The teams traded the lead four times and neither team could skate away and hide. NORTHEAST UPRISING took its last lead at 11:32 in the second on a goal by Trevor Shea to make the score 6-5 NORTHEAST UPRISING. SOUTH JERSEY COUGARS took over the lead for good with a goal by MASSIMINI 41 seconds into the third to make the score 7-6.

SOUTH JERSEY COUGARS kept NORTHEAST UPRISING's goalie busy throughout the game, and Dave Souza made 33 saves on 40 shots. SOUTH JERSEY COUGARS surpassed its usual scoring output this season. This season, SOUTH JERSEY COUGARS averages 4.2 goals per contest. SOUTH JERSEY COUGARS got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed four goals during the game. SOUTH JERSEY COUGARS found itself short handed often, totaling 24 penalty minutes and allowing eight power plays.

SOUTH JERSEY COUGARS also got points from RYAN KILLION, who also had one goal and one assist. ANDREW AMAND also scored for SOUTH JERSEY COUGARS. Other players who recorded assists for SOUTH JERSEY COUGARS were ALAN FLEMING, MIKE BLAZER, and COLIN BRADLEY, who each chipped in one.

SOUTH JERSEY COUGARS was unable to stop NORTHEAST UPRISING from sending pucks towards the net, and NORTHEAST UPRISING eventually piled up 38 shots on goal.

NORTHEAST UPRISING was led by Derek Bissonnette, who racked up three goals. NORTHEAST UPRISING also got a goal from Trevor Butterfield as well. In addition, NORTHEAST UPRISING received assists from Fernando Cartasena and Ken Alger, who contributed one each and Kyle Berube and Matt Troy, who each chipped in two.

RICH GEISER made 32 saves for SOUTH JERSEY COUGARS on 38 shots. SOUTH JERSEY COUGARS registered zero goals on zero power play opportunities.