Austin Heakins scored the go-ahead goal in the first period, and Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) held off the challenges of Oakland Jr Grizzlies (MM) in a tough 3-1 win.

A goal 12:51 into the the first period by Heakins proved to be the game winner, and powered Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) to the victory Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) had gained a power play chance when McLean Drew was whistled for tripping. Jacob Houston provided the assist.

Oakland Jr Grizzlies (MM)'s power play was ineffective against Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM)'s penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) was paced by John (Jack) Gyurina, who grabbed one goal. Gyurina scored on the power play 9:01 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) had gotten the advantage when Oakland Jr Grizzlies (MM)'s Vinny Post was sent off for elbowing. Matthew Michalke picked up the assist.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in six chances. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) kept Oakland Jr Grizzlies (MM)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Halverson Brandon made 35 saves on 38 shots.

Jordan Mardirossian also scored for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). In addition, Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) received assists from Kyle Williams, Luke Lynch, and Michael Sweeney, who each chipped in one.

Oakland Jr Grizzlies (MM) could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 14 minutes in penalties during the game.

Oakland Jr Grizzlies (MM) was led by Jared Pardoski, who scored the team's only goal. Pardoski scored 16:43 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). Collins Ryan provided the assist.

Doug Revak recorded 22 saves for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) totaled 25 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major and went 2-for-5 on the power play. For Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM), Houston was ejected from the game.