Misfits downs Gems, 8-5

Joe Cammarata racked up one point to lead Misfits to an 8-5 victory over Gems.

Misfits was led by Cammarata, who had one goal. Cammarata scored 2:00 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Misfits. Tyler Hubeny provided the assist.

Misfits forced Gems goalie Stephen Olsen to work between the pipes, taking 50 shots. Misfits outdid its season average for goals scored. This season, Misfits averages 4.0 goals per contest. Misfits' defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in three goals.

Others who scored for Misfits included Michael Bronzo and John Weeks, who each put in two and Dennis Kennedy, Chris Bello, and Frank Santore, who scored one goal each.

Misfits was unable to stop Gems from sending pucks towards the net, and Gems eventually piled up 41 shots on goal.

Gems was led by Pat Lynch, who finished with two goals and one assist. Lynch scored the first of his two goals at 13:01 into the first period to make the score 3-2 Misfits. Lynch's next tally made the score 8-5 Misfits with 12:13 left in the third period. Gems additionally got points from Jason Layton, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Gems also had goals scored by Scott Dimiceli and Andrew Bier, who each put in one. More assists for Gems came via Jesse Trovato, who had one.

Joseph Cartigiano made 36 saves for Misfits on 41 shots. Misfits finished the contest with no penalties and went 0-for-0 with the man advantage. Gems' Olsen stopped 42 shots out of the 50 that he faced. Gems ended with no penalties and went 0-for-0 on the power play.