Anaheim Jr. Ducks (mm) gutted out a close 3-2 win against LA Jr. Kings (mm).

Neither team gained more than a one-goal lead, and Niko Grollman's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

Jack Lippis had two goals and one assist to lead Anaheim Jr. Ducks (mm). Lippis scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 11:29 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Anaheim Jr. Ducks (mm) had gained a power play chance when Lucas Yovetich was whistled for tripping. Cooper Haar picked up the assist. Lippis' next tally on the power play made the score 2-2 with 4:37 left in the third period. Anaheim Jr. Ducks (mm) had gotten the advantage when LA Jr. Kings (mm)'s Noah Lee was sent off for slashing. Casey Rhodes assisted on the tally.

Anaheim Jr. Ducks (mm) stifled LA Jr. Kings (mm)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

In addition, Anaheim Jr. Ducks (mm) received assists from Ryan Wilson and Rory Herrman, who contributed one each.

LA Jr. Kings (mm) was held below its usual level of production. LA Jr. Kings (mm) averages 4.2 goals per game. LA Jr. Kings (mm) found itself short handed often, totaling 28 penalty minutes and allowing nine power plays.

LA Jr. Kings (mm) was helped by Nicholas Castro, who racked up one goal. Castro scored 4:59 into the first period to make the score 1-0 LA Jr. Kings (mm). Jacob McGrew picked up the assist. LA Jr. Kings (mm) also got a goal from Cole Guttman as well. Other players who recorded assists for LA Jr. Kings (mm) were Jackson Wozniak, who had one.

Carl Stankowski rejected 23 shots on goal for Anaheim Jr. Ducks (mm). Anaheim Jr. Ducks (mm) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Jagger Denys made 27 saves for LA Jr. Kings (mm) on 30 shots. LA Jr. Kings (mm) registered zero goals on four power play opportunities.