Joseph Thielen had two points to lead LA Jr. Kings (MM) to a 5-2 victory over Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM).

LA Jr. Kings (MM)'s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) power plays. LA Jr. Kings (MM) forced Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) goalie Jaxon Castor to work between the pipes, taking 39 shots. LA Jr. Kings (MM) outdid its season average for goals scored. LA Jr. Kings (MM) has scored at the pace of 2.5 goals per game during the current campaign.

LA Jr. Kings (MM) additionally got points from Austin Bowkus, who also racked up one goal and two assists to lead the team in points and Tanner Osterkamp, who also finished with one goal and one assist. LA Jr. Kings (MM) also had goals scored by Lema Muradov and Jake Rainer, who each put in one. In addition, LA Jr. Kings (MM) received assists from Jacob Rosenbaum, who had two and Nicholas Schrepfer, Brian Hodges, and Dmitri Belavskii, who contributed one each.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) kept LA Jr. Kings (MM)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Robert Jacobson made 31 saves on 33 shots. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) found itself short handed often, totaling 34 penalty minutes and allowing eight power plays.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) was helped by Kyle Cagnoni, who tallied one goal. Cagnoni scored 8:05 into the second period to make the score 2-2. Chris Nicolai provided the assist. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) also got a goal from Brandon Tucker as well. More assists for Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) came via Alex Aguirre, who had one.

LA Jr. Kings (MM) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM)'s Castor stopped 34 shots out of the 39 that he faced.