LA Jr Kings (MM) gutted out a close 4-2 win against Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM).

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Thomas Plese secured the win for LA Jr Kings (MM) with a goal in the third period.

LA Jr Kings (MM) was led by Plese, who grabbed one goal. Plese scored 1:26 into the third period to make the score 3-2 LA Jr Kings (MM). Taylor Maruya assisted on the tally.

LA Jr Kings (MM) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances.

LA Jr Kings (MM) additionally got points from Paul Ramsey, who also registered one goal and one assist. David MacGregor also scored for LA Jr Kings (MM). In addition, LA Jr Kings (MM) received assists from Storm Wahlrab, who had two and Zachary Dixon and Dimitris Jones, who each chipped in one.

Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM) was helped by Alex Smith, who finished with one goal. Smith scored 8:24 into the second period to make the score 2-2. Wes Fry picked up the assist. Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM) also got a goal from Alec Martin as well. Other players who recorded assists for Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM) were Decker Gosnell and Caleb Pola, who contributed one a piece.

Jon MANLOW recorded 17 saves for LA Jr Kings (MM). LA Jr Kings (MM) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors and had no power play opportunities. Josh Erickson made 22 saves for Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM) on 26 shots. Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.