San Jose Jr. Sharks (mm) beat Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm), 4-2, in a contest where the winning goal was scored in the first period but the game remained close throughout.

A goal 4:25 into the first period by Ethan Dodd proved to be the game winner, and powered San Jose Jr. Sharks (mm) to the victory. A cross checking penalty on Del Perina had put San Jose Jr. Sharks (mm) on the power play. Jake Landers assisted on the tally.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm)'s power play was ineffective against San Jose Jr. Sharks (mm)'s penalty kill, which allowed one goal while shorthanded.

San Jose Jr. Sharks (mm) was sparked by Luke Robinson, who finished with one goal. Robinson scored 1:47 into the second period to make the score 3-1 San Jose Jr. Sharks (mm). Brian Adams picked up the assist.

Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.

San Jose Jr. Sharks (mm) also had goals scored by Felipe Castellanos and Chase Edwards, who each put in one. More assists for San Jose Jr. Sharks (mm) came via Cameron Neaylon, who had two and Michael Carranza, James Cusanelli, Alexander Chaple, and Ethan Stibich, who contributed one each.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) was helped by Brett Hahkala, who tallied one goal. Hahkala scored 11:17 into the third period to make the score 3-2 San Jose Jr. Sharks (mm). Andy Perkins assisted on the tally. Hayden Hirsch 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.

Parker Hathaway rejected 20 shots on goal for San Jose Jr. Sharks (mm). San Jose Jr. Sharks (mm) incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm)'s Armand Charland stopped 15 shots out of the 19 that he faced. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.