EAST BAY JAWZ could not stop RIPON RED TAILS' Nick Lang, who tallied a hat trick in a 5-1 win.

Lang got on the scoresheet 2:05 into the first period. He then added goals at 6:09 into the second and at 12:53 into the second.

RIPON RED TAILS' Brandon Bergeson was a brick wall in net, as he came up with 28 saves and let only one puck past him. Bergeson managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 3.28 prior to the game.

RIPON RED TAILS' offense rang up 35 shots on EAST BAY JAWZ's net. RIPON RED TAILS' defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

RIPON RED TAILS additionally got points from Eric Villalobos, who also registered one goal and one assist. Jeff Blum also scored for RIPON RED TAILS. Other players who recorded assists for RIPON RED TAILS were Luke Steichen, who had two and Oscar Villalobos and Ryan Tairaol, who contributed one each.

EAST BAY JAWZ's offense operated below its season average. EAST BAY JAWZ averages 3.9 goals per game.

EAST BAY JAWZ was led by Blake Francis, who scored the team's only goal. Francis scored 13:34 into the first period to make the score 2-1 RIPON RED TAILS. Steve Verbrugge picked up the assist.

RIPON RED TAILS incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Joe Orgasan made 30 saves for EAST BAY JAWZ on 35 shots. EAST BAY JAWZ incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.