Yehor Vinnytskyi registered two points to lead Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) to a 2-1 victory over Iowa Wild (MM).

The win gave Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) a 1-0 lead in the best of one series.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) also got a goal from Seth Lind as well. Other players who recorded assists for Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) were Trey Bagwell, Drew Platt, and Brett Pickler, who contributed one each.

Iowa Wild (MM) was led by Nick Rogers, who scored the team's only goal. Rogers scored 12:16 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Erkka Vanska assisted on the tally.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors and had no power play opportunities. Iowa Wild (MM) incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.