Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) survived a determined comeback attempt by Iowa Wild (mm) on the way to a 3-2 win.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) made the score 3-1 on a goal by Andy Perkins at 17:11 in the second period, and Iowa Wild (mm) got as close as 3-2 when CJ Hoyt scored 14:15 into the third period.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) was paced by Perkins, who registered one goal.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) stifled Iowa Wild (mm)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) forced Iowa Wild (mm) goalie Zack Freiburger to work between the pipes, taking 32 shots.

Others who scored for Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) included Luke Ormsby and Demetrios Koumontzis, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) were Dmitri Karnaukh, Chandler Koper, Che Landikusic, and Del Perina, who each chipped in one.

More assists for Iowa Wild (mm) came via Sam Benson and AJ Krakauer, who contributed one each.

Armand Charland recorded 22 saves for Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm). Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Zack Freiburger made 29 saves for Iowa Wild (mm) on 32 shots. Iowa Wild (mm) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.