Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (mm) gutted out a close 4-2 win against St. Louis AAA Blues (mm).

Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (mm) gained the winning advantage on a goal by Grant Cruikshank 7:15 into the third period and hung on until final buzzer.

Cruikshank was all over the ice for Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (mm), as he tallied two goals and one assist in the win. Cruikshank scored the first of his two goals at 2:02 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (mm). Hunter Muzzillo assisted on the tally. Cruikshank's next tally made the score 3-2 Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (mm) with 12:45 left in the third period. Muzzillo picked up the assist.

Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (mm) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances.

Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (mm) also got points from Jacob Peterson, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Jacob Nielsen also scored for Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (mm). More assists for Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (mm) came via Zach Metsa and Brock Hill, who contributed one each.

Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (mm) was unable to stop St. Louis AAA Blues (mm) from sending pucks towards the net, and St. Louis AAA Blues (mm) eventually piled up 35 shots on goal.

St. Louis AAA Blues (mm) was helped by Nick Schnelle, who racked up one goal. Schnelle scored 17:45 into the first period to make the score 2-2. Brady Tkachuk assisted on the tally. St. Louis AAA Blues (mm) also got a goal from Tim Makowski as well. In addition, St. Louis AAA Blues (mm) received assists from James Long, Ethan Stahlhuth, and Jared Preete, who each chipped in one.

Joseph Lamoreaux made 33 saves for Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (mm) on 35 shots. Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (mm) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Jake Barczewski rejected 18 shots on goal for St. Louis AAA Blues (mm). St. Louis AAA Blues (mm) incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors.