In a game where neither team could get a cushion, EAST BAY JAWZ escaped with a 6-4 victory over RIPON RED TAILS.

No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Louie Cunha at 11:41 of the second period.

EAST BAY JAWZ was paced on offense by Danny Salazar and Tyler Gulan, who combined for five points. Salazar racked up two goals and one assist and Gulan also added two goals.

EAST BAY JAWZ stifled RIPON RED TAILS' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. EAST BAY JAWZ got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

EAST BAY JAWZ also got points from Thomas Hartshom, who also registered one goal and one assist. More assists for EAST BAY JAWZ came via Blake Francis, who had one and Josh Carey, who had two.

RIPON RED TAILS managed to stay out of the box better than usual, racking up one minor for two minutes in penalty time. RIPON RED TAILS finished below its season average of 4.0 penalty minutes per game. RIPON RED TAILS' defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in three goals.

RIPON RED TAILS was led by Gavin Helm, who tallied two goals and one assist. Helm scored the first of his two goals at 11:25 into the first period to make the score 2-2. Nick Lang picked up the assist. Helm's next tally made the score 3-2 RIPON RED TAILS with 13:18 left in the second period. Lang provided the assist. RIPON RED TAILS additionally got points from Kaleb Clark, who also had one goal and one assist. Eric Villalobos also scored for RIPON RED TAILS.

Joe Orgasan made 19 saves for EAST BAY JAWZ on 23 shots. EAST BAY JAWZ incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Josh Pollock rejected 18 shots on goal for RIPON RED TAILS. RIPON RED TAILS registered zero goals on three power play opportunities.