Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) tried to dig itself out of a three-goal hole, but Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) held on for a 4-2 victory.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) made the score 4-1 on a goal by Ian Houk-Graves at 7:41 in the third period, and Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) got as close as 4-2 when Jordan Nolan scored 17:26 into the third period.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) was unable to stop Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) from sending pucks towards the net, and Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) eventually piled up 40 shots on goal.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) was helped by Austin Tonkovich, who racked up one goal and one assist. Tonkovich scored short handed 4:59 into the third period to make the score 3-0 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm). A slashing call on Dan Staffen put Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) on the penalty kill. Dan Miller picked up the assist. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) additionally got points from Miller, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) also got a goal from Brendan Walkom as well. More assists for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) came via Logan Stork, who had two.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) to score on any of its three power plays. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) kept Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Vincent Evans made 35 saves on 37 shots.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) also got points from Connor Stuart, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. In addition, Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) received assists from Alex Aguirre, Austyn Playfair, and Jonathan Weston, who contributed one a piece.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Jaxon Castor rejected 36 shots on goal for Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm). Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.