North Jersey Avalanche (MM), which led by three goals at one point, survived a comeback attempt by Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) and clinched a 5-3 victory.

North Jersey Avalanche (MM) led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when North Jersey Avalanche (MM)'s Todd Goehring scored at 6:28 in the second period to put North Jersey Avalanche (MM) up 3-0.

Patrick Cozzi had a great game for North Jersey Avalanche (MM), netting two goals. Cozzi scored at 8:43 into the first period to make the score 2-0 North Jersey Avalanche (MM) and again while 3:59 into the third to make the score 4-2 North Jersey Avalanche (MM).

North Jersey Avalanche (MM)'s offense rang up 42 shots on Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM)'s net.

North Jersey Avalanche (MM) additionally got points from Nicholas Fea, who also tallied one goal and one assist and Matt Kidney, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Other players who recorded assists for North Jersey Avalanche (MM) were Michael Ufberg, Drew OConnor, and Paul Cimilluca, who contributed one each.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) stifled North Jersey Avalanche (MM)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) kept North Jersey Avalanche (MM)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Joshua Sarlo made 33 saves on 36 shots.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) was helped by Mason Vukonich, who tallied one goal. Vukonich scored 3:48 into the third period to make the score 3-2 North Jersey Avalanche (MM). Trey Bagwell provided the assist. Others who scored for Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) included Drew Platt and Seth Lind, who each put in one. More assists for Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) came via Zack Mckenna, Jonathan Dube, Jackson Nauss, and Brett Pickler, who each chipped in one.

North Jersey Avalanche (MM) incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Jacob Berger recorded 37 saves for Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM). Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.