Christopher Culot gave EMPIRE STATE LEGENDS the lead in the first period, and LONG ISLAND 495ERS WHITE was never able to catch up in a close game that ended 3-1.

Culot provided EMPIRE STATE LEGENDS with the game-winning tally when he scored 11:33 into the first period. Sean Beatty provided the assist.

EMPIRE STATE LEGENDS was sparked by Culot, who grabbed one goal.

EMPIRE STATE LEGENDS' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four LONG ISLAND 495ERS WHITE power plays. EMPIRE STATE LEGENDS did not challenge the opposing netminder, only getting 14 shots on net to force 11 saves.

EMPIRE STATE LEGENDS also had goals scored by George Liapis and Sam Sherman, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for EMPIRE STATE LEGENDS were Mike Leprine and Frank Florio, who each chipped in one.

EMPIRE STATE LEGENDS' defense shut down LONG ISLAND 495ERS WHITE's forwards for much of the game, and LONG ISLAND 495ERS WHITE got off only 14 shots during the contest.

LONG ISLAND 495ERS WHITE was led by Troy Wegenaar, who scored the team's only goal. Wegenaar scored 1:13 into the first period to make the score 1-0 LONG ISLAND 495ERS WHITE. Jeff Stern picked up the assist.

James Lauto rejected 13 shots on goal for EMPIRE STATE LEGENDS. EMPIRE STATE LEGENDS incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors and had no power play opportunities. Matt Tatarian recorded 11 saves for LONG ISLAND 495ERS WHITE.