Aaron Bland netted a hat trick to lead Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM) over Madison Capitols (MM), 7-1.

Bland's first goal came 6:41 into the second period. He then added goals at 17:46 into the second and at 3:47 into the third.

The game was close after the first frame, but Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM) banged in three goals during the second period to put the victory out of reach for Madison Capitols (MM).

Madison Capitols (MM) was stymied by Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM) netminder Josh Erickson, who stopped 26 shots during the victory. Erickson managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 4.12 prior to the game.

Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM) stifled Madison Capitols (MM)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM)'s goal total was higher than its season average. Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM) has scored at the pace of 2.4 goals per game during the current campaign. Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM) could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 18 minutes in penalties during the game.

Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM) also got points from Decker Gosnell, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM) also got a goal from Alec Martin as well. In addition, Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM) received assists from Stetson Dircks, who had two and Clay Cross and Taylor Moorman, who contributed one a piece.

Madison Capitols (MM) put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM) to score on any of its four power plays. Madison Capitols (MM) was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 14 penalty minutes.

Collin cropp made 20 saves for Madison Capitols (MM) on 27 shots. Madison Capitols (MM) registered zero goals on eight power play opportunities.