The Mass Aztecs broke the scoreless tie in the first quarter in the 12th minute by a goal from Dave Evans assisted by Luigi Mirisola.  The Shockers then scored 4 goals in the second quarter to go into the half.

 

The third quarter was the start of most of the action for both teams.  The Aztecs opened the second half with a quick score from Ali Kaba assisted by Andrew Angus to cut the deficit to two goals.  A few minutes later, Dave Evans struck again when Chris Ethier played a perfect layoff for Evans to strike into the goal.  The deficit was now cut to 1 goal, but the Shockers then scored once again to increase the lead to two goals.   The Aztecs were awarded a power play as the Shockers committed their sixth foul of the half.  The Aztecs quickly capitalized with a goal by Dushawne Simpson, Assisted by Ali Kaba.  One minute later Ali Kaba struck for the second time in the game when a great through ball from defender Tony Lage put Kaba a couple of steps ahead of the Shocker defense, Kaba was then able to finish with a stutter step shot, that threw off the Shockers goalkeeper.   With three minutes left in the game and the score tied at 5 each, Andrew Angus fought the Shocker defense to win a loose ball and put away the eventual goal winner.  The Aztecs finished the game with a display of defense as they committed their 6th foul and played the last 2 minutes of the game with a player down.  The Shockers tried and tried to penetrate the Aztec power play defense but were unable.  Aztec defender O'Neil Gray made an incredible heading save as the Shockers final shot of the game was away from Aztec Goalkeeper Peter LeVasseur.  "I could not see the ball, if O'Neil didn't head that out, it was a goal for sure.  He made the best save today" said LeVasseur about O'Neil Gray.

 

The Aztecs complete one of the best comebacks in their club history, but it was especially sweet that it was against New York, who the Aztecs battle every year for the New England Region title.

 

The Aztec players of the game were Dave Evans, Ali Kaba, Andrew Angus, Tony Lage, and O'Neil Gray.   Other standouts were Jared Monaco, Chris Ethier, and Doc Simpson.

 

The Aztecs finish the season with an 8-2 record and finish the regular season play in first place of the New England Division and are now slotted to host a New England semi-final and hopefully the New England Regional Finals if they move on.