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Behind a great game by Cameron Heath, who had two goals and one assist, xP.A.L. Junior Islanders defeated Connecticut Yankees, 4-1.

Heath scored on the power play at 15 seconds into the third period to make the score 2-1 xP.A.L. Junior Islanders and again while on the power play 10:25 into the third to make the score 3-1 xP.A.L. Junior Islanders.

Connecticut Yankees was stymied by xP.A.L. Junior Islanders netminder Shane Joyce, who stopped 35 shots during the victory. Joyce certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 2.03 entering the contest.

xP.A.L. Junior Islanders stifled Connecticut Yankees' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Connecticut Yankees was unable to stop xP.A.L. Junior Islanders from sending pucks towards the net, and xP.A.L. Junior Islanders eventually piled up 49 shots on goal. xP.A.L. Junior Islanders got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

xP.A.L. Junior Islanders also got points from Chris Makowski, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Michael Romund also scored for xP.A.L. Junior Islanders. In addition, xP.A.L. Junior Islanders received assists from Joseph Duszak, who had two and Timothy Roche, James Anderson, Matthew McMorrow, and Stephen Alonge, who each chipped in one.

Connecticut Yankees forced xP.A.L. Junior Islanders goalie Joyce to work between the pipes, taking 36 shots. Penalties took their toll on Connecticut Yankees, as its penalty kill unit let in three power play goals.

Connecticut Yankees was led by Brent Lafayette, who scored the team's only goal. Lafayette scored 18:04 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Connecticut Yankees. Nicholas Pezza picked up the assist.

xP.A.L. Junior Islanders incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Bruce Racine rejected 45 shots on goal for Connecticut Yankees. Connecticut Yankees incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.