Trevor Gilliland netted a hat trick to lead Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) over San Jose Jr. Sharks (mm), 8-6.

Gilliland notched his first tally 1:32 into the second period. He then added goals at 9:12 into the second and at 5:05 into the third.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) forced San Jose Jr. Sharks (mm)'s goaltenders to work all game long, firing 33 shots and forcing 25 saves. Sage Zonner made six stops and Parker Hathaway made 19. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm)'s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five San Jose Jr. Sharks (mm) power plays. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm)'s goal total was higher than its season average. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) averages 3.1 goals per game.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) also got points from Tanner Palocsik, who also finished with one goal and one assist, Patrick ONeal, who also racked up two goals and one assist, Nathan Bly, who also tallied one goal and one assist, and Ryan Haag, who also grabbed one goal and three assists to lead the team in points. In addition, Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) received assists from David Klauke, who had two and Bernardo Vieira and Cole Edgerton, who each chipped in one.

San Jose Jr. Sharks (mm) kept Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Joe Dragonjac made 29 saves on 35 shots. San Jose Jr. Sharks (mm) surpassed its usual scoring output this season. This season, San Jose Jr. Sharks (mm) averages 2.6 goals per contest.

San Jose Jr. Sharks (mm) was helped by Cameron Neaylon, who registered two goals. Neaylon scored the first of his two goals at 2:21 into the second period to make the score 3-2 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm). Brian Adams assisted on the tally. Neaylon's next tally made the score 3-3 with 14:46 left in the second period. Adams provided the assist. San Jose Jr. Sharks (mm) additionally got points from Mitchell Rickert, who also had one goal and two assists. San Jose Jr. Sharks (mm) also had goals scored by Michael Carranza, Jake Landers, and Shawn Horner, who scored one goal each. More assists for San Jose Jr. Sharks (mm) came via Ethan Dodd and James Cusanelli, who contributed one each.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. San Jose Jr. Sharks (mm) incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with three minors.