RIPON RED TAILS came close to giving away a three-goal lead to EAST BAY JAWZ, but did just enough to escape with a 4-3 victory.

RIPON RED TAILS led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when RIPON RED TAILS' Jeff Blum scored at 1:03 in the second period to put RIPON RED TAILS up 4-1.

RIPON RED TAILS was paced on offense by Nick Lang and Gavin Helm, who combined for six points. Lang racked up one goal and three assists and Helm also added two goals.

RIPON RED TAILS got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed three goals during the game.

EAST BAY JAWZ could not produce up to its normal offensive output. EAST BAY JAWZ averages 9.0 goals per game.

EAST BAY JAWZ was led by Andres Traczuk, who registered two goals. Traczuk scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 2:19 into the second period to make the score 4-2 RIPON RED TAILS. EAST BAY JAWZ earned a power play opportunity when Corey Alvarez was put in the box for roughing. Vaughn Moonan picked up the assist. Traczuk's next tally on the power play made the score 4-3 RIPON RED TAILS with 13:27 left in the second period. EAST BAY JAWZ had gotten the advantage when RIPON RED TAILS' Oscar Villalobos was sent off for high sticking. Moonan provided the assist. EAST BAY JAWZ also got a goal from Tyler Gulan as well. In addition, EAST BAY JAWZ received assists from Blake Francis, who had one.

RIPON RED TAILS' Brandon Bergeson stopped 14 shots out of the 17 that he faced. RIPON RED TAILS incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Joe Orgasan made 20 saves for EAST BAY JAWZ on 24 shots. EAST BAY JAWZ incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.