HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT took the lead against NEW JERSEY ALLIANCE in the first period and maintained it until the end of the game to secure a tight 3-2 victory.

JIM MILLER provided HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT with the game-winning tally when he scored 5:32 into the first period. NICK TOMSCZYK assisted on the tally.

HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT was paced by TOMSCZYK, who registered one goal and one assist. TOMSCZYK scored 1:00 into the second period to make the score 3-1 HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT. TROY MILLER picked up the assist.

HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT's offense operated below its season average. HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT puts an average of 6.3 pucks into the net per game. HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT additionally got points from MILLER, who also finished with one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. More assists for HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT came via Matt Domaingue and JORDAN ST JEAN, who contributed one each.

NEW JERSEY ALLIANCE was led by PHIL TOWNSEND, who had one goal and one assist. TOWNSEND scored 2:58 into the second period to make the score 3-2 HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT. Nick Primavera provided the assist. NEW JERSEY ALLIANCE also got a goal from KYLE STRUBLE as well. In addition, NEW JERSEY ALLIANCE received assists from KYLE NAGY, who had one.

Matt Domaingue made 23 saves for HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT on 25 shots. HARTFORD FIREANTS CONNECTICUT avoided the penalty box for the entire game and scored zero goals off of two power plays. JACK PURDY rejected 24 shots on goal for NEW JERSEY ALLIANCE. NEW JERSEY ALLIANCE incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors and had no power play opportunities.