North Jersey Avalanche (MM) gutted out a close 4-2 win against Colorado Thunderbirds (MM).

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Matt Kidney secured the win for North Jersey Avalanche (MM) with a goal in the third period.

Kidney had two goals to lead North Jersey Avalanche (MM) to victory.

Others who scored for North Jersey Avalanche (MM) included Andrew Barber and Todd Goehring, who each put in one. In addition, North Jersey Avalanche (MM) received assists from Michael Ufberg, Patrick Cozzi, and Brendan Ondick, who each chipped in one.

Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) was led by Trystan Isenhour, who had one goal and one assist. Isenhour scored 17:19 into the second period to make the score 2-2. Darrian White assisted on the tally. Peyton Manning also scored for Colorado Thunderbirds (MM).

North Jersey Avalanche (MM)'s Anthony Porrino stopped 26 shots out of the 28 that he faced. North Jersey Avalanche (MM) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Daniel Swail rejected 26 shots on goal for Colorado Thunderbirds (MM). Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.