Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) gutted out a close 5-3 win against Dallas Stars Elite (MM).

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Evan Nickels secured the win for Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) with a goal in the third period.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM)'s goal total was higher than its season average. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) averages 2.4 goals per game.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) additionally got points from Michael Boyle, who also registered one goal and one assist. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) also had goals scored by Alex Aguirre, Seth Lind, and Chris Nicolai, who each put in one. In addition, Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) received assists from Connor Stuart and Chase Wedding, who contributed one each and Brandon Tucker and Brady Valiquette, who each chipped in two.

Dallas Stars Elite (MM) forced Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) goalie Jaxon Castor to work between the pipes, taking 37 shots.

Dallas Stars Elite (MM) was led by Reed Tarter, who tallied one goal and two assists. Tarter scored 17:22 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Dallas Stars Elite (MM). Troy York assisted on the tally. Dallas Stars Elite (MM) also got points from Cory Delisle, who also had one goal and one assist. Triston Wilson also scored for Dallas Stars Elite (MM). More assists for Dallas Stars Elite (MM) came via Brandon Estes and Carson Kelley, who contributed one each.

Castor recorded 34 saves for Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM). Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Dallas Stars Elite (MM)'s Anthony DAloisio stopped 21 shots out of the 25 that he faced. Dallas Stars Elite (MM) incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.