In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM) escaped with a 3-2 victory over Las Vegas Storm (MM).

Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM) gained the winning advantage on a goal by Joe Kinsella 7:06 into the second period and hung on until final buzzer.

Aaron Bland was all over the ice for Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM), as he racked up two goals in the win. Bland scored at 6:32 into the second period to make the score 1-1 and again while 9:29 into the second to make the score 3-1 Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM).

Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM)'s offense rang up 37 shots on Las Vegas Storm (MM)'s net.

More assists for Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM) came via Stetson Dircks, Clay Cross, Decker Gosnell, and Caleb Pola, who each chipped in one.

Las Vegas Storm (MM) stifled Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Las Vegas Storm (MM) was helped by Hoenshell Tommy, who finished with one goal. Tommy scored 20 seconds into the second period to make the score 1-0 Las Vegas Storm (MM). Gage Quinney provided the assist. Las Vegas Storm (MM) additionally got points from CJ Stubbs, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Other players who recorded assists for Las Vegas Storm (MM) were Austin Snyder and Aaron Rio, who contributed one a piece.

Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM)'s Andrew Shortridge stopped 15 shots out of the 17 that he faced. Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM) incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Robert Anderson made 34 saves for Las Vegas Storm (MM) on 37 shots. Las Vegas Storm (MM) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.