Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) tried to dig itself out of a four-goal hole, but St. Louis AAA Blues (MM) held on for a 4-2 victory.

St. Louis AAA Blues (MM) made the score 4-0 on a goal by Christian Hoffmeister at 14:14 in the second period, and Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) got as close as 4-2 when Tristian Pfiefer scored 11:10 into the third period.

St. Louis AAA Blues (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. St. Louis AAA Blues (MM)'s defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

St. Louis AAA Blues (MM) was helped by Bradely Johnson, who tallied one goal. Johnson scored on the power play 6:16 into the first period to make the score 1-0 St. Louis AAA Blues (MM). A boarding penalty on Pfiefer had put St. Louis AAA Blues (MM) on the power play. Alex Jasiek assisted on the tally. Timothy Faulkner also scored for St. Louis AAA Blues (MM). More assists for St. Louis AAA Blues (MM) came via Mike Sieckhaus, who had two and Zack Bross and Eric Ruesch, who each chipped in one.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM)'s penalty kill unit could not stop St. Louis AAA Blues (MM)'s power play, which converted on two of three opportunities.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) also got points from Clay Cross, who also grabbed one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. In addition, Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) received assists from Adam Kleven and Matt Littler, who contributed one a piece.

Joe Staely rejected 18 shots on goal for St. Louis AAA Blues (MM). St. Louis AAA Blues (MM) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Andrew Shortridge recorded 16 saves for Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM). Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with three minors.