Daniel Thompson netted a hat trick to lead Florida Junior Blades over the Palm Beach Hawks, 10-0.

Thompson got on the scoresheet 7:17 into the first period. He then added goals at 12:50 into the first and at 9:21 into the third.

Florida Junior Blades gained an early advantage, leading 5-0 by the end of the first period.

Florida Junior Blades forced Hawks' goalies to work in net, ripping 46 shots and forcing 36 saves. Adam Silverstein made five stops and David Kutnar made 31. Florida Junior Blades excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. Florida Junior Blades found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. Florida Junior Blades averages 4.5 goals per game.

Florida Junior Blades also got points from Chaise Howard, who also grabbed one goal and one assist, Jonathan Davidson, who also registered one goal and one assist, and Adam Fowler, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Joshua Koerner also scored for Florida Junior Blades. More assists for Florida Junior Blades came via Austin Hefferin, who had three, Max Cobb and Brant Takmajian, who contributed one a piece, and Robert Ruddle and Christopher Sune, who each chipped in two.

Palm Beach's offense operated below it season average. The Hawks put an average of 2.4 pucks into the net per game.

Jacob Carter recorded 22 saves for Florida Junior Blades. Florida Junior Blades incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Palm Beach incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.