Patrick Hannan had two goals and one assist to lead Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) to a 5-2 victory over Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM).

Hannan scored at 7:08 into the third period to make the score 3-2 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) and again while 16:56 into the third to make the score 5-2 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM).

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) forced Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) goalie Blaine Brock to work between the pipes, taking 32 shots.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) also had goals scored by Anthony Parrucci, Joe Zottola, and Luke Lynch, who scored one goal each. In addition, Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) received assists from Jacob Houston, who had two and Harry Kramer, Davis McNulty, Jake Coleman, and Austin Lemieux, who each chipped in one.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in seven chances. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM)'s offense rang up 34 shots on Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM)'s net.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) was led by Cameron Cook, who tallied one goal and one assist. Cook scored on the power play 8:09 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM). Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) had gained a power play chance when Shawn Baird was whistled for interference. Aaron Reinig assisted on the tally. Hunter Jurman also scored for Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM). Other players who recorded assists for Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) were Christopher Molnar, who had one.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM)'s Dom Prosser stopped 32 shots out of the 34 that he faced. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Blaine Brock made 27 saves for Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) on 31 shots. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors.