Grant Cruikshank netted a hat trick to lead Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (mm) over Chicago Fury (mm), 8-1.

Cruikshank notched his first tally 2:35 into the first period. He then added goals at 1:40 into the third and at 14:21 into the third.

Chicago Fury (mm) trailed by one after the first period, but Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (mm) went into the second intermission with a 5-1 lead and never looked back.

Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (mm)'s penalty kill excelled, as Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (mm) gave up zero goals despite allowing 12 power plays.

Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (mm) stifled Chicago Fury (mm)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (mm)'s offense rang up 35 shots on Chicago Fury (mm)'s net. Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (mm) could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 48 minutes in penalties during the game.

Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (mm) also got points from Ryan Mantz, who also racked up two goals and one assist. Collin Peters also scored for Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (mm). In addition, Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (mm) received assists from Jacob Nielsen, who had two, Aaron Maas, who had three, and Jacob Levin and Ethan Stewart, who contributed one a piece.

Chicago Fury (mm) found itself short handed often, totaling 26 penalty minutes and allowing five power plays.

Chicago Fury (mm) was led by KYLE KEATING, who scored the team's only goal. KEATING scored 2:49 into the first period to make the score 1-1. TRAVIS SCHNEIDER provided the assist.

Dylan Phinney rejected 18 shots on goal for Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (mm). PETER THOME made 27 saves for Chicago Fury (mm) on 35 shots.