Tampa Bay Juniors tried its best to erase a two-goal deficit, but Florida Eels would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 3-2.

A goal by Filipp Mamukov put Florida Eels up 3-1 in the third period, but Tampa Bay Juniors pulled to within one on Brandon Goudreau's tally 19:51 into the third period.

Florida Eels was led by Mamukov, who had one goal. Mamukov scored 19:30 into the third period to make the score Florida Eels. Christof Pontasch provided the assist.

Florida Eels kept Tampa Bay Juniors' goalie busy throughout the game, and Theodore Woodbury made 37 saves on 40 shots.

Others who scored for Florida Eels included Henry Bill and Stephen Bourque, who each put in one. In addition, Florida Eels received assists from John Drummond, Bryan Miller, Valentin Kholkin, and Michael Viera, who each chipped in one.

Tampa Bay Juniors excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. Tampa Bay Juniors forced Florida Eels goalie Robert Henriksson to work between the pipes, taking 38 shots.

Tampa Bay Juniors was helped by Tucker Barone, who grabbed one goal. Barone scored on the power play 12:24 into the third period to make the score 2-1 Florida Eels. Tampa Bay Juniors had gotten the advantage when Florida Eels' Jordan Court was sent off for cross checking. Nick Mattone picked up the assist. Other players who recorded assists for Tampa Bay Juniors were Connor Smith and Raven Woodring, who contributed one a piece.

Florida Eels' Henriksson stopped 36 shots out of the 38 that he faced. Florida Eels incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Tampa Bay Juniors incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.