LA Jr. Kings (MM) tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) held on for a 3-2 victory.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) took a 3-1 lead during the third period, only to have LA Jr. Kings (MM) storm back on a Matthew Wiesner goal 16:08 into the third period to pull to one goal down.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) was paced by Ryan Peters, who registered one goal. Peters scored 15:53 into the third period to make the score 3-1 Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM). JOSEPH SCHULER picked up the assist.

LA Jr. Kings (MM) was unable to stop Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) from sending pucks towards the net, and Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) eventually piled up 39 shots on goal.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) additionally got points from SCHULER, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. BRYCE FERRELL also scored for Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM). More assists for Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) came via Matthew Mazza, MITCHELL CULVER, and MICHAEL BENAQUIST, who contributed one each.

LA Jr. Kings (MM) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. LA Jr. Kings (MM)'s offense rang up 35 shots on Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM)'s net.

LA Jr. Kings (MM) also got a goal from Colton Rhodes as well. In addition, LA Jr. Kings (MM) received assists from Aaron Aragon, who had one.

BRIAN KOWALSKI recorded 33 saves for Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM). Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. LA Jr. Kings (MM)'s Rock Boynton stopped 36 shots out of the 39 that he faced. LA Jr. Kings (MM) incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors.