Tyler Gratton netted a hat trick to lead North Jersey Avalanche (mm) over Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (mm), 10-6.

Gratton's first goal came 5:02 into the first period. He then added goals at 10:16 into the first and at 8:08 into the second.

Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (mm)'s eight penalties came back to haunt it, as Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (mm) let up four goals while on the penalty kill.

North Jersey Avalanche (mm) forced Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (mm)'s goalies to work without much rest, finishing with 33 shots and forcing 23 saves. Joseph Burks made 19 stops and Jason Grande made four. North Jersey Avalanche (mm)'s goal total was higher than its season average. This season, North Jersey Avalanche (mm) averages 3.8 goals per contest. North Jersey Avalanche (mm)'s defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. North Jersey Avalanche (mm) gives up 2.0 goals per game. North Jersey Avalanche (mm) found itself short handed often, totaling 24 penalty minutes and allowing four power plays.

North Jersey Avalanche (mm) also got points from Nicholas Seitz, who also racked up one goal and one assist, Ross Mitton, who also had one goal and one assist, Matt Cameron, who also registered two goals and two assists, Jordan Seyfert, who also finished with one goal and three assists, Nick Abruzzese, who also grabbed one goal and one assist, and Scotty Osani, who also finished with one goal and one assist. More assists for North Jersey Avalanche (mm) came via Brendan Hansen, who had one and Brandon Tabakin, who had two.

Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (mm) outdid its season average for goals scored. Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (mm) averages 3.5 goals per game. Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (mm)'s offense was handcuffed by North Jersey Avalanche (mm)'s defensive play, and Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (mm) managed only six shots on goal during the game. Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (mm)'s defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals. Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (mm)'s penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (mm) finished with 26 penalty minutes.

Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (mm) was helped by Thomas Aughey, who registered two goals. Aughey scored the first of his two goals at 15:37 into the second period to make the score 8-3 North Jersey Avalanche (mm). Ryan McArthur provided the assist. Aughey's next tally made the score 8-6 North Jersey Avalanche (mm) with 8:43 left in the third period. Riley Dohner assisted on the tally. Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (mm) additionally got points from McArthur, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Dylan Sacks also scored for Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (mm). In addition, Philadelphia Jr. Flyers (mm) received assists from Michael Dalfarra, Collin Harple, and Zach Hanaway, who each chipped in one and David Perovsek, Skylar Thomas, and German Poddubnyi, who contributed two each.