Jersey Shore Wildcats survived a determined comeback attempt by Roc City Royals on the way to a 5-3 win.

Jersey Shore Wildcats made the score 5-1 on a goal by Ilya Spektor at 3:13 in the third period, and Roc City Royals got as close as 5-3 when Wesley Austin scored 14:48 into the third period.

Jersey Shore Wildcats' penalty kill excelled, as Jersey Shore Wildcats gave up one goal despite allowing six power plays.

Roc City Royals was unable to stop Jersey Shore Wildcats from sending pucks towards the net, and Jersey Shore Wildcats eventually piled up 50 shots on goal.

Jersey Shore Wildcats was led by Martin Zahora, who had two goals. Zahora scored the first of his two goals at 1:57 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Jersey Shore Wildcats. Arthur Raevsky assisted on the tally. Zahora's next tally made the score 3-1 Jersey Shore Wildcats with 7:51 left in the second period. Daniel Vosyka picked up the assist. Jersey Shore Wildcats also got a goal from Travis Valvo as well. In addition, Jersey Shore Wildcats received assists from Adam Person, who had two and Tim OConnor, Konstatin Mamedov, and Alexandre Racicot, who each chipped in one.

Roc City Royals did not challenge the opposing netminder, only getting four shots on net to force one save.

John Wise also scored for Roc City Royals. More assists for Roc City Royals came via James Lockamyeir, who had two and John Melcher and Mason Versage, who contributed one each.

Loftin Devoult recorded one save for Jersey Shore Wildcats. Jersey Shore Wildcats incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Roc City Royals' George Collins stopped 45 shots out of the 50 that he faced. Roc City Royals incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.