Wilkes-Barre tried its best to erase a three-goal deficit, but Jersey Shore would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 4-3.

Jersey Shore took a 4-1 lead during the third period, only to have Wilkes-Barre storm back on a Derek Bureau goal 18:47 into the third period to pull to one goal down.

Wilkes-Barre's power play was ineffective against Jersey Shore's penalty kill, which allowed one goal while shorthanded.

Jersey Shore forced Wilkes-Barre's netminders to work between the pipes, taking 35 shots and forcing 31 saves. Nolan Bivolcic made 20 stops and Kevin Quinlin made 11. Jersey Shore was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 20 penalty minutes. The defensemen of Jersey Shore were also effective in Wilkes-Barre's zone, and came away with two goals.

Jersey Shore was helped by Travis Valvo, who registered one goal. Valvo scored 18:20 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Jersey Shore. Frederic Ampleman provided the assist. Jersey Shore also got a goal from Tim OConnor as well. Other players who recorded assists for Jersey Shore were Ilya Spektor, Martin Zahora, and Michal Sivek, who contributed one each.

Jersey Shore was unable to stop Wilkes-Barre from sending pucks towards the net, and Wilkes-Barre eventually piled up 35 shots on goal.

Arturs Bush also scored for Wilkes-Barre. In addition, Wilkes-Barre received assists from Johannes Leitner, Jan Mendel, Guillaume St. Germain, and Jonathan Wisten, who each chipped in one.

Jersey Shore's Tyger Howat stopped 32 shots out of the 35 that he faced. Jersey Shore registered one goal on six power play opportunities. Wilkes-Barre incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors.