LA Jr. Kings (mm) had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 5-2 win over Thunder AAA Hockey (mm).

LA Jr. Kings (mm) got the win with help from a great game by Evan Johnson, who had two goals and one assist. Johnson scored the first of his two goals at 8:42 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Kailer Yamamoto picked up the assist. Johnson's next tally made the score 4-2 LA Jr. Kings (mm) with 3:58 left in the second period. LA Jr. Kings (mm) earned a power play opportunity when ZACH BENNETT was put in the box for checking from behind. Yamamoto assisted on the tally.

LA Jr. Kings (mm)'s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) power plays.

Dakota Raabe also scored for LA Jr. Kings (mm). More assists for LA Jr. Kings (mm) came via Joseph Thielen, Jacob Rosenbaum, and Chase DiBari, who contributed one a piece.

Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) was helped by MATTHEW GOODMAN, who finished with one goal. GOODMAN scored 14:29 into the second period to make the score 3-2 LA Jr. Kings (mm). JOSH WILKINS picked up the assist. Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) also got points from BRADLEY INGERSOLL, who also registered one goal and one assist.

Garrett Nieto rejected 22 shots on goal for LA Jr. Kings (mm). LA Jr. Kings (mm) incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors. MAX KERNER made 23 saves for Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) on 27 shots. Thunder AAA Hockey (mm) incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors.