Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 4-1 win over Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM).

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) was paced by JEFF RYMARCZYK, who registered one goal. RYMARCZYK scored 16:34 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM).

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) was unable to stop Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) from sending pucks towards the net, and Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) eventually piled up 47 shots on goal.

Others who scored for Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) included BRYCE FERRELL, Joshua Biasillo, and JOSEPH SCHULER, who each put in one. In addition, Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) received assists from MICHAEL BENAQUIST, who had two and Michael Bevilacqua and NICHOLAS VILARDO, who each chipped in one.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) to score on any of its three power plays.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) was led by Kyle Cagnoni, who scored the team's only goal. Cagnoni scored 14:00 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Chris Nicolai picked up the assist.

VILARDO recorded 15 saves for Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM). Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM)'s Oliver Boerst stopped 43 shots out of the 47 that he faced. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.