Thunder AAA Hockey almost clawed its way back from a three-goal deficit, but North Jersey Avalanche (mm) managed to pull out a 5-3 win in the end.

North Jersey Avalanche (mm) led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when North Jersey Avalanche (mm)'s Nick Abruzzese scored on the power play at 17:24 in the first period to put North Jersey Avalanche (mm) up 3-0.

North Jersey Avalanche (mm) was led by Brendan Hansen, who had one goal. Hansen scored 14:03 into the third period to make the score 4-3 North Jersey Avalanche (mm). Adam Robbins provided the assist.

In a losing effort, Thunder AAA Hockey was led by Matthew Hutton, who registered two goals. Hutton scored the first of his two goals at 4:09 into the second period to make the score 3-2 North Jersey Avalanche (mm). Hutton's next tally made the score 3-3 with 9:12 left in the second period. Ian McCollum picked up the assist.

North Jersey Avalanche (mm)'s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four Thunder AAA Hockey power plays. North Jersey Avalanche (mm) kept Thunder AAA Hockey's goalie busy throughout the game, and Neven Dyer made 32 saves on 37 shots.

North Jersey Avalanche (mm) also got points from Steven Agriogianis, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. North Jersey Avalanche (mm) also had goals scored by CJ McGee and Jordan Seyfert, who each put in one. In addition, North Jersey Avalanche (mm) received assists from Nicholas Seitz, who had one and Brandon Tabakin, who had two.

Thunder AAA Hockey's normally stingy defense allowed more goals than usual. Thunder AAA Hockey averages 2.5 goals allowed per game.

Thunder AAA Hockey also got a goal from Sean McMahon as well. Other players who recorded assists for Thunder AAA Hockey were Jackson Sterrett and Gentry Shamburger, who contributed one each.

Justin Robbins rejected 17 shots on goal for North Jersey Avalanche (mm). North Jersey Avalanche (mm) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Thunder AAA Hockey incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.