In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Atlanta Jr. Knights escaped with a 3-2 victory over NY Bobcats AJ.

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Jordan Simmonds secured the win for Atlanta Jr. Knights with a goal in the second period.

Atlanta Jr. Knights was led by Simmonds, who grabbed one goal. Simmonds scored 16:58 into the second period to make the score 3-2 Atlanta Jr. Knights. Derek Makimaa assisted on the tally.

Atlanta Jr. Knights was led by Simmonds, who racked up one goal.

Atlanta Jr. Knights' penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four NY Bobcats AJ power plays. Atlanta Jr. Knights forced NY Bobcats AJ goalie Frank Cundiff to work between the pipes, taking 50 shots.

Atlanta Jr. Knights also got points from Makimaa, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. George Gerasimou also scored for Atlanta Jr. Knights. In addition, Atlanta Jr. Knights received assists from Jeremy Bost, Aaron Dusek, Hunter Scott, and Aaron Blaker, who each chipped in one.

NY Bobcats AJ excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. NY Bobcats AJ kept Atlanta Jr. Knights' goalie busy throughout the game, and Austin Campbell made 48 saves on 50 shots.

NY Bobcats AJ was helped by Patrick Schule, who registered two goals. Schule scored the first of his two goals at 15 seconds into the second period to make the score 1-1. Keegan Travers picked up the assist. Schule's next tally made the score 2-2 with 3:26 left in the second period. Travers assisted on the tally. Other players who recorded assists for NY Bobcats AJ were Brent DIorio and Christopher Wallace, who contributed one a piece.

Atlanta Jr. Knights incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Cundiff recorded 47 saves for NY Bobcats AJ. NY Bobcats AJ incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.