The Janesville Jets gutted out a close 6-4 win against the Chicago Hitmen.

No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Garrett Cecere at 16:14 of the third period.

Darren McCormick was all over the ice for Janesville, as he tallied one goal and four assists in the win. McCormick scored 19:38 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Janesville. Connor McBride provided the assist.

The the Jets penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled six minors and one major for 17 minutes in penalty time. Janesville had been averaging 13.0 minutes in penalties per game. The Jets surpassed their usual scoring output this season. This season, Janesville averages 2.9 goals per contest. The 46 shots that the Jets put on net surpassed Janesville's average of 27.7 shots per game this season.

Janesville additionally got points from Jordan Bancroft, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Conor Lemirande also scored for Janesville. In addition, Janesville received assists from Jeff Paczynski, Truman Landowski, and Bryan Kronberger, who each chipped in one.

With 28 shots on target during the contest, Chicago exceeded the 24.9 shots it averages per game this year. The Hitmen struggled to stay out of the sin bin throughout the game as they finished the game with 19 penalty minutes for seven opposing power plays.

Chicago was helped by Matt Cessna, who registered one goal. Cessna scored 2:25 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Mike Fazio assisted on the tally. Chicago also got a goal from Alex Murphy as well. Other players who recorded assists for Chicago were David Gandara, Sean Reynolds, Anthony Annunziato, Eric Szafranski, and Alec DeAngelo, who contributed one a piece.

Brock Kautz recorded 24 saves for the Jets. The Hitmen's Nick Kohn stopped 40 shots out of the 46 that he faced. Chicago registered two goals on six power play opportunities.