In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Dallas Stars Elite (mm) escaped with a 5-3 victory over Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm).

No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Michael Gildon at 6:33 of the third period.

Dallas Stars Elite (mm)'s penalty kill excelled, as Dallas Stars Elite (mm) gave up one goal despite allowing six power plays.

Dallas Stars Elite (mm) was led by Gildon, who finished with one goal and one assist.

The defensemen of Dallas Stars Elite (mm) were also effective in Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm)'s zone, and came away with two goals.

Dallas Stars Elite (mm) additionally got points from Will Stromp, who also grabbed one goal and one assist, Ryan OReilly, who also racked up one goal and one assist, and Wyatte Wylie, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Dallas Stars Elite (mm) also got a goal from Kimball Johnson as well. More assists for Dallas Stars Elite (mm) came via Conner Linton, who had two and Jack Hauswirth, Jace Foskey, and Brendan Studioso, who contributed one each.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) was led by Luke Ormsby, who registered two goals. Ormsby scored the first of his two goals at 17:07 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm). Demetrios Koumontzis picked up the assist. Ormsby's next tally made the score 2-1 Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) with 10:03 left in the second period. Del Perina assisted on the tally. Michael McCosh also scored for Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm). In addition, Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) received assists from Jeremy Gabriele and Jake Lamberty, who each chipped in one.

Jacob Ange recorded 14 saves for Dallas Stars Elite (mm). Dallas Stars Elite (mm) incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors. Dallas Stars Elite (mm) ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Foskey was ejected from the game. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm)'s Armand Charland stopped 15 shots out of the 20 that he faced. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.