California 03s relied on the scoring touch of Arvega Hovsepyan, who netted two goals, to beat Winnipeg Junior Jets, 5-2.

Winnipeg Junior Jets' power play was ineffective against California 03s' penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

California 03s put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Winnipeg Junior Jets to score on any of its six power plays. California 03s forced Winnipeg Junior Jets goalie Dylan Kizlik to work between the pipes, taking 36 shots. California 03s was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 16 penalty minutes.

California 03s also got points from Ean Somoza, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. California 03s also got a goal from James Stefan as well. More assists for California 03s came via David Hymovitch, who had two and Danny Minnehan, Parker Murray, and Lucas Massey, who each chipped in one.

Winnipeg Junior Jets struggled to stay out of the sin bin throughout the game as it finished the game with 20 penalty minutes for eight opposing power plays.

Winnipeg Junior Jets was led by Carson Lambos, who finished with one goal and one assist. Lambos scored short handed 5:58 into the first period to make the score 1-1. A hooking call on Riley Borody put Winnipeg Junior Jets on the penalty kill. Adam Ingram provided the assist. Other players who recorded assists for Winnipeg Junior Jets were Jordan Hughesman, who had one.

Massey rejected 17 shots on goal for California 03s. Dylan Kizlik made 31 saves for Winnipeg Junior Jets on 36 shots.