Drew OConnor lifted North Jersey Avalanche (MM) to a 6-1 victory with a hat trick against CT Wolfpack (MM).

OConnor got on the scoresheet 9:18 into the first period. He then added goals at 13:25 into the first and at 9:42 into the second.

North Jersey Avalanche (MM) kept CT Wolfpack (MM)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Marcus Nylander made 41 saves on 47 shots. North Jersey Avalanche (MM) was effective with a man advantage, and put in two goals while on the power play.

North Jersey Avalanche (MM) also got a goal from Nicholas Fea as well. Other players who recorded assists for North Jersey Avalanche (MM) were Michael Ufberg, Timothy Clifton, Wade Novak, Paul Cimilluca, and Matt Kidney, who each chipped in one and Patrick Cozzi and Brendan Ondick, who contributed three each.

ZACHARY WAGNER also scored for CT Wolfpack (MM). In addition, CT Wolfpack (MM) received assists from Aidan Worrall, who had one.

Anthony Porrino rejected 24 shots on goal for North Jersey Avalanche (MM). CT Wolfpack (MM) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors and had no power play opportunities.