Nick Abruzzese had two goals to lead North Jersey Avalanche (mm) to a 3-1 victory over Cleveland Barons (mm).

Abruzzese scored at 11:52 into the third period to make the score 2-1 North Jersey Avalanche (mm) and again while 17:44 into the third to make the score 3-1 North Jersey Avalanche (mm).

North Jersey Avalanche (mm)'s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Cleveland Barons (mm) power plays. North Jersey Avalanche (mm)'s offense rang up 36 shots on Cleveland Barons (mm)'s net.

North Jersey Avalanche (mm) also got a goal from Nicholas Seitz as well. More assists for North Jersey Avalanche (mm) came via Steven Agriogianis, Adam Robbins, John Spetz, and Tyler Gratton, who each chipped in one.

Cleveland Barons (mm) was led by HENRY FRONTINI, who scored the team's only goal. FRONTINI scored 4:19 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Cleveland Barons (mm). DREW MAGYAR assisted on the tally.

Justin Robbins recorded 21 saves for North Jersey Avalanche (mm). North Jersey Avalanche (mm) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Jackson Polish made 33 saves for Cleveland Barons (mm) on 36 shots. Cleveland Barons (mm) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.