Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) gutted out a close 4-2 win against Milwaukee Jr Admirals (MM).

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Tim Shoup secured the win for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) with a goal in the third period.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) was sparked by Shoup, who tallied one goal. Shoup scored 14:23 into the third period to make the score 3-2 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). Jordan Mardirossian provided the assist.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Milwaukee Jr Admirals (MM) to score on any of its five power plays. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) additionally got points from Matt Mendelson, who also racked up one goal and one assist and Jonathan Stickel, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) also got a goal from Nick White as well. More assists for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) came via Trevor Nelson, who had two and Matthew Michalke and Andrew Whaley, who each chipped in one.

Milwaukee Jr Admirals (MM) was led by Trey Gardner, who had one goal and one assist. Gardner scored 9:45 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Milwaukee Jr Admirals (MM). Landen Letwin picked up the assist. Drew Callin also scored for Milwaukee Jr Admirals (MM). In addition, Milwaukee Jr Admirals (MM) received assists from Robert Smythe, who had one.

Colin DeAugustine recorded 20 saves for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors and had no power play opportunities. Milwaukee Jr Admirals (MM)'s Joe Thompson stopped 24 shots out of the 28 that he faced.