Derek Grove netted a hat trick to lead University Pittsburgh Johnstown over Richard Stockton, 6-4.

Grove got on the scoresheet 18:53 into the second period. He then added goals at 2:49 into the third and at 12:17 into the third.

Richard Stockton's power play was ineffective against University Pittsburgh Johnstown's penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

University Pittsburgh Johnstown's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on six Richard Stockton power plays. Richard Stockton was unable to stop University Pittsburgh Johnstown from sending pucks towards the net, and University Pittsburgh Johnstown eventually piled up 31 shots on goal. University Pittsburgh Johnstown got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed three goals during the game.

University Pittsburgh Johnstown also got points from Troy Schall, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. University Pittsburgh Johnstown also got a goal from Travis Clark as well. Other players who recorded assists for University Pittsburgh Johnstown were Chris Vargas, Austin Smay, Bill Ankrum, and Brian Albright, who each chipped in one.

Richard Stockton excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. Richard Stockton kept University Pittsburgh Johnstown's goalie busy throughout the game, and Dave Dunkleberger made 27 saves on 31 shots. Richard Stockton bested its season scoring average. Richard Stockton has scored at the pace of 1.8 goal per game during the current campaign.

Richard Stockton was helped by Al Morelli, who racked up two goals and one assist. Morelli scored the first of his two goals at 58 seconds into the third period to make the score 4-2 University Pittsburgh Johnstown. Ken Yasenchock picked up the assist. Morelli's next tally made the score 5-4 University Pittsburgh Johnstown with 11:47 left in the third period. Yasenchock provided the assist. Richard Stockton additionally got points from Yasenchock, who also tallied one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Marc Nocco also scored for Richard Stockton. In addition, Richard Stockton received assists from Louis Kramer, who had one.

University Pittsburgh Johnstown incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Aaron Connell made 25 saves for Richard Stockton on 31 shots. Richard Stockton ended with 15 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major.