Chris Shero lifted Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) to a 5-3 victory with a hat trick against Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM).

Shero's first goal came 2:01 into the second period. He then added goals at 8:07 into the second and at 2:21 into the third.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) managed to stay out of the box better than usual, registering one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) ended up below its season average of 7.0 penalty minutes per game.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) additionally got points from Jonathan Stickel, who also racked up one goal and one assist and Tim Shoup, who also tallied one goal and two assists. Other players who recorded assists for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) were Michael Gornall, who had three.

Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM) was led by Caleb Pola, who finished with two goals. Pola scored the first of his two goals at 13:41 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Pola's next tally made the score 3-2 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) with 7:31 left in the second period. Wes Fry assisted on the tally. Aaron Bland also scored for Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM). In addition, Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM) received assists from Danny Kiraly, who had one.

Doug Revak made 17 saves for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) on 20 shots. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) registered one goal on three power play opportunities. Andrew Shortridge rejected 19 shots on goal for Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM). Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM) incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with two minors.