Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) tried its best to erase a two-goal deficit, but Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 3-2.

A goal by Aiden Beck put Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) up 3-1 in the second period, but Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) pulled to within one on ANDREW ANDARY's tally 2:34 into the third period.

Beck had two goals to lead Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) to victory.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) stifled Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Paul Maust also scored for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm). More assists for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) came via Bryan Bylsma, who had one and Ryan Haag, who had two.

Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) was led by Joey Kile, who racked up one goal and one assist. Kile scored 4:31 into the second period to make the score 1-1. RYAN CULLEN assisted on the tally. Other players who recorded assists for Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) were Jonathan McDonald and Dylan Strahan, who each chipped in one.

Chad Veltri recorded 25 saves for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm). Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm)'s BRIAN GEORGE stopped 20 shots out of the 23 that he faced. Oakland Jr. Grizzlies (mm) incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.