HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT and PENNSYLVANIA SCORCHERS were evenly matched throughout their contest, but HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT made the most of its opportunities and won, 5-4.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Lou Battista's goal in the second period proved to be the difference maker.

HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT was led by David Joseph, who tallied one goal and one assist. Joseph scored 11:30 into the second period to make the score 5-3 HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT. Battista picked up the assist.

HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT's offense rang up 36 shots on PENNSYLVANIA SCORCHERS' net. HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT did not rack up many penalties in the contest, tallying a minimal one minor for two minutes in penalty time. HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT additionally got points from Battista, who also had one goal and one assist. Others who scored for HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT included Mark Miller, Phil Switaj, and Jordan St. Jean, who each put in one. More assists for HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT came via Jim Miller, who had four.

PENNSYLVANIA SCORCHERS managed to stay out of the box better than usual, finishing with one minor for two minutes in penalty time. PENNSYLVANIA SCORCHERS ended up below its season average of 4.0 penalty minutes per game. PENNSYLVANIA SCORCHERS forced HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT goalie Kyle Cox to work between the pipes, taking 37 shots. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.

PENNSYLVANIA SCORCHERS was helped by RYAN FERRELL, who racked up one goal. FERRELL scored 11:11 into the second period to make the score 4-3 HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT. CONNOR FERRELL provided the assist. PENNSYLVANIA SCORCHERS also got points from MICHAEL WALSH, who also registered one goal and one assist and CHRIS INNAMORATO, who also finished with one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. JAY ALLEN also scored for PENNSYLVANIA SCORCHERS.

Kyle Cox made 33 saves for HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT on 37 shots. HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT registered zero goals on one power play opportunities. JACK PURDY rejected 31 shots on goal for PENNSYLVANIA SCORCHERS. PENNSYLVANIA SCORCHERS registered one goal on one power play opportunities.