LA Jr. Kings (mm) gutted out a close 3-2 win against Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm).

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

LA Jr. Kings (mm) was led by Pickler, who tallied one goal. Pickler scored 11:05 into the third period to make the score 3-2 LA Jr. Kings (mm). Eetu Selanne assisted on the tally.

Kailer Yamamoto also scored for LA Jr. Kings (mm). More assists for LA Jr. Kings (mm) came via Michael Maple and Chase DiBari, who contributed one a piece.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) was helped by Austyn Playfair, who racked up one goal. Playfair scored 7:36 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Alex Aguirre picked up the assist. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) also got a goal from Connor Stuart as well. In addition, Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) received assists from Jonathan Weston, who had one.

Robert Jacobson rejected 16 shots on goal for LA Jr. Kings (mm). LA Jr. Kings (mm) incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm)'s Jaxon Castor stopped 25 shots out of the 28 that he faced. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.