Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) was within striking distance after one period, but Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) put the pedal down in the second en route to an 8-1 victory.

Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) was stymied by Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) netminder Colin DeAugustine, who stopped 28 shots during the victory. DeAugustine certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 2.85 entering the contest.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) was sparked by Jonathan Stickel, who grabbed one goal and one assist. Stickel scored 41 seconds into the second period to make the score 2-0 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM).

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) outdid its season average for goals scored. This season, Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) averages 3.7 goals per contest.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) also got points from Kyle Williams, who also racked up one goal and one assist, Jordan Mardirossian, who also tallied two goals and one assist to lead the team in points, and Michael Gornall, who also registered one goal and one assist. Austin Heakins also scored for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). More assists for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) came via Jacob Houston, John (Jack) Gyurina, Matthew Michalke, Luke Lynch, and Andrew Whaley, who each chipped in one and Patrick Hannan and Michael Louria, who contributed two a piece.

Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances.

Jack Zuckerman rejected 17 shots on goal for Thunder AAA Hockey (MM). Thunder AAA Hockey (MM) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors and had no power play opportunities.