LA Jr Kings (mm) gutted out a close 4-3 win against Oakland Jr Grizzlies (mm).

Neither team gained more than a one-goal lead, and Nicholas Rivera's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

Rivera had two goals to lead LA Jr Kings (mm) to victory.

LA Jr Kings (mm) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances.

LA Jr Kings (mm) also got points from Ty Comrie, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Keanu Yamamoto also scored for LA Jr Kings (mm). More assists for LA Jr Kings (mm) came via Aaron Aragon and Robert Jackson, who each chipped in two.

Oakland Jr Grizzlies (mm) stifled LA Jr Kings (mm)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Oakland Jr Grizzlies (mm) got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

Oakland Jr Grizzlies (mm) was helped by David Tomasek, who finished with one goal. Tomasek scored 15:00 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Oakland Jr Grizzlies (mm). Thomas Luzynski picked up the assist. Oakland Jr Grizzlies (mm) also got a goal from Jalen Smerek as well. Other players who recorded assists for Oakland Jr Grizzlies (mm) were Zachary Bennett, Grant Baetsen, Jacob Pierce, Carter Woolley, and Michael Buttler, who contributed one a piece.

Gavin Nieto rejected 19 shots on goal for LA Jr Kings (mm). LA Jr Kings (mm) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Oakland Jr Grizzlies (mm)'s Kevin Oshea stopped 26 shots out of the 30 that he faced. Oakland Jr Grizzlies (mm) incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.