Atlanta Junior Knights took the lead against Hampton Roads Whalers in the first period and maintained it until the end of the game to secure a tight 3-1 victory.

Atlanta Junior Knights took over the lead for good with a goal by Christian Griffin at 16:02 in the first period. Atlanta Junior Knights earned a power play opportunity when Phoenix Dreer was put in the box for boarding. Beau Vlach picked up the assist.

Hampton Roads Whalers was stymied by Atlanta Junior Knights netminder Joseph Roberts, who stopped 26 shots during the victory. Roberts certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 4.82 entering the contest.

Hampton Roads Whalers' power play was ineffective against Atlanta Junior Knights' penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

Atlanta Junior Knights stifled Hampton Roads Whalers' power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Atlanta Junior Knights was helped by Toby Sparks, who grabbed one goal. Sparks scored short handed 12:05 into the third period to make the score 2-0 Atlanta Junior Knights. Atlanta Junior Knights was on a disadvantage when Chrs Huntington went off the ice for high sticking. Caleb Santa Maria assisted on the tally. Atlanta Junior Knights additionally got points from Santa Maria, who also racked up one goal and one assist and Griffin, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. In addition, Atlanta Junior Knights received assists from Chase Quinlan and Josh Weakland, who each chipped in one.

Hampton Roads Whalers did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. Hampton Roads Whalers averages 4.4 goals per game. Hampton Roads Whalers' power play unit failed to produce, and was held to zero goals on nine chances.

Hampton Roads Whalers was led by Jordan Shannon, who scored the team's only goal. Shannon scored 17:55 into the third period to make the score 2-1 Atlanta Junior Knights. Craig Boyd picked up the assist.

Atlanta Junior Knights incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors. Hampton Roads Whalers' Zachary Alvarado stopped 19 shots out of the 21 that he faced. Hampton Roads Whalers incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with nine minors.