Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 5-1 win over Colorado Thunderbirds (MM).

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 34 penalty minutes.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) was paced by Matt Littler, who had one goal. Littler scored 14:09 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM). Taylor Moorman picked up the assist.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in seven chances.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) also got points from Jacob Bayer, who also tallied one goal and one assist and Evan Nickels, who also had one goal and one assist. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) also got a goal from Wes Fry as well. More assists for Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) came via Adam Kleven, Connor Hetzel, and Brandon Tucker, who contributed one a piece.

Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) struggled to stay out of the sin bin throughout the game as it finished the game with 40 penalty minutes for eight opposing power plays.

Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) was led by Noah Boe, who scored the team's only goal. Boe scored 4:13 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM). Jacob Tinker provided the assist.

Andrew Shortridge made 24 saves for Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) on 25 shots. Colorado Thunderbirds (MM)'s Jared Young stopped 22 shots out of the 27 that he faced.