A stellar performance between the pipes by Jaxon Castor helped Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) defeat New Jersey Rockets (MM), 5-1.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) was paced by Alex Aguirre, who racked up one goal. Aguirre scored 13:19 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM). Jonathan Weston assisted on the tally.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) stifled New Jersey Rockets (MM)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) kept New Jersey Rockets (MM)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Thomas McCarthy made 44 saves on 49 shots. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) surpassed its usual scoring output this season. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) averages 2.4 goals per game. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM)'s defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) also got points from Brandon Tucker, who also had one goal and one assist and Michael Boyle, who also registered two goals and one assist. Brady Valiquette also scored for Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM). In addition, Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) received assists from Kyle Cagnoni, who had three and Connor Stuart and Seth Lind, who contributed one each.

New Jersey Rockets (MM) was led by Haytham Oeid, who scored the team's only goal. Oeid scored 11:07 into the third period to make the score 3-1 Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM). Ian Damiani provided the assist.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM)'s Castor stopped 29 shots out of the 30 that he faced. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors. New Jersey Rockets (MM) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.