Shaunak Pal scored the go-ahead goal in the first period, and Atlanta Jr. Knights held off the challenges of East Coast Eagles in a tough 2-0 win.

Pal provided Atlanta Jr. Knights with the game-winning tally when he scored 5:44 into the the first period. A slashing call on Hunter Scott put Atlanta Jr. Knights on the penalty kill. George Gerasimou provided the assist.

Atlanta Jr. Knights was led by Pal, who finished with one goal.

Atlanta Jr. Knights excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. Atlanta Jr. Knights' defense was surprisingly good. Atlanta Jr. Knights gives up 2.1 goals on average per game.

Atlanta Jr. Knights also got a goal from Jordan Simmonds as well. In addition, Atlanta Jr. Knights received assists from Aaron Dusek, who had one.

East Coast Eagles did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. East Coast Eagles puts an average of 2.2 pucks into the net per game.

Austin Campbell recorded 20 saves for Atlanta Jr. Knights. Atlanta Jr. Knights totaled 51 minutes in penalty time with three minors and three majors and went 1-for-4 on the power play. Atlanta Jr. Knights ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Aaron Blaker was ejected from the game. East Coast Eagles' Bryan Canter stopped 20 shots out of the 22 that he faced. East Coast Eagles ended with 38 minutes in penalty time with four minors and two majors.