In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) escaped with a 5-3 victory over Phoenix Jr Coyotes (mm).

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) gained the winning advantage on a goal by Bryan Sienerth 12:12 into the third period and hung on until final buzzer.

With three goals and three assists between them, Jake Coleman and Sienerth teamed up to power Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm)'s offense. Coleman racked up two goals and one assist and Sienerth also notched one goal and two assists.

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 Luke Bafia, who also tallied one goal and two assists and Sienerth, who also finished with one goal and two assists. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) also got a goal from Dan Staffen as well. Other players who recorded assists for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) were Tommy Horn, Keenan Murray, and Joe Zottola, who each chipped in one.

Phoenix Jr Coyotes (mm) found itself stymied offensively, and got off a mere 14 shots against Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm)'s defense.

Phoenix Jr Coyotes (mm) was led by Derek Brown, who registered two goals. Brown scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 15:24 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Phoenix Jr Coyotes (mm). Phoenix Jr Coyotes (mm) had gained a power play chance when Zottola was whistled for interference. Joe Kinsella assisted on the tally. Brown's next tally on the power play made the score 3-3 with 9:24 left in the third period. Todd Burgess provided the assist. Evan Nickels also scored for Phoenix Jr Coyotes (mm). In addition, Phoenix Jr Coyotes (mm) received assists from Cole Bisbing, Tristian Pfiefer, and Daniel Zimmerman, who contributed one a piece.

Dom Prosser recorded 11 saves for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm). Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (mm) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Sam Kany made 24 saves for Phoenix Jr Coyotes (mm) on 29 shots. Phoenix Jr Coyotes (mm) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.