North Jersey Avalanche (mm) tried its best to erase a three-goal deficit, but Belle Tire (mm) would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 4-2.

Belle Tire (mm) made the score 4-1 on a goal by Brandon Kruse at 10:22 in the third period, and North Jersey Avalanche (mm) got as close as 4-2 when Jordan Seyfert scored 17:27 into the third period.

Belle Tire (mm) was led by Brenden Stanko, who had one goal. Stanko scored 8:30 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Belle Tire (mm). Nolan Baldrica assisted on the tally.

Belle Tire (mm)'s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four North Jersey Avalanche (mm) power plays. Belle Tire (mm) kept North Jersey Avalanche (mm)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Justin Robbins made 54 saves on 58 shots.

Others who scored for Belle Tire (mm) included Barrett Bishop and John Kaljian, who each put in one. In addition, Belle Tire (mm) received assists from Cameron Babiak and Noah Finstrom, who contributed one each and Mack Hastings and Spencer Kimball, who each chipped in two.

North Jersey Avalanche (mm)'s offense rang up 32 shots on Belle Tire (mm)'s net. North Jersey Avalanche (mm) gave up more goals than its normal season average. North Jersey Avalanche (mm) is averaging 1.9 goal against for the season.

North Jersey Avalanche (mm) was helped by Diarmad DiMurro, who grabbed one goal. DiMurro scored 1:27 into the first period to make the score 1-0 North Jersey Avalanche (mm). Brandon Tabakin picked up the assist. More assists for North Jersey Avalanche (mm) came via Nicholas Seitz, who had one.

Belle Tire (mm)'s Dominic Barton stopped 30 shots out of the 32 that he faced. Belle Tire (mm) incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with two minors. North Jersey Avalanche (mm) incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with three minors.