Phoenix Jr Coyotes (mm) tried to dig itself out of a three-goal hole, but Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) held on for a 3-1 victory.

Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) made the score 3-0 on a goal by Owen Green at 11:10 in the third period, and Phoenix Jr Coyotes (mm) got as close as 3-1 when Alex Aguirre scored 16:08 into the third period.

Eric Szczecinski was all over the ice for Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm), as he had two goals in the win. Szczecinski scored at 9:43 into the second period to make the score 1-0 Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) and again while 4:19 into the third to make the score 2-0 Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm).

Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Phoenix Jr Coyotes (mm) to score on any of its three power plays.

Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) additionally got points from Green, who also registered one goal and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) were Jacob Burford, Ryan Hornberger, Cameron Radziwon, and Matthew Mazza, who each chipped in one.

More assists for Phoenix Jr Coyotes (mm) came via Daniel Zimmerman, who had one.

Trevor Micucci made 16 saves for Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) on 17 shots. Buffalo Jr Sabres (mm) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Joshua Nolan rejected 22 shots on goal for Phoenix Jr Coyotes (mm). Phoenix Jr Coyotes (mm) incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.