Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM) relied on the scoring touch of Aaron Bland, who netted two goals, to beat Las Vegas Storm (MM), 5-1.

Bland's tallies came at 4:27 into the first period to make the score 1-1 and 11:03 into the first to make the score 2-1 Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM).

Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM) bested its season scoring average. Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM) averages 2.5 goals per game.

Christain ODowd also scored for Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM). More assists for Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM) came via Clay Cross and Alex Smith, who contributed one a piece and Alec Martin and Decker Gosnell, who each chipped in two.

Las Vegas Storm (MM) put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM) to score on any of its three power plays.

Las Vegas Storm (MM) was led by Hoenshell Tommy, who scored the team's only goal. Tommy scored 2:35 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Las Vegas Storm (MM). CJ Stubbs provided the assist.

Josh Erickson made 23 saves for Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM) on 24 shots. Phoenix Jr Coyotes (MM) incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors. Jon Strand recorded 24 saves for Las Vegas Storm (MM). Las Vegas Storm (MM) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.