Matt Littler netted a hat trick to lead Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) over Kansas City Mavs Elite (MM), 4-1.

Littler got on the scoresheet 2:00 into the first period. He then added goals at 3:25 into the third and at 10:48 into the third.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) managed to stay out of the box better than usual, registering one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) wound up below its season average of 11.0 penalty minutes per game. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) kept Kansas City Mavs Elite (MM)'s goalie busy throughout the game, and Garrett Mello made 30 saves on 34 shots.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) also got points from Adam Kleven, who also had one goal and one assist. More assists for Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) came via Lukas Gartner, Jacob Bayer, Colin Quinn, Evan Nickels, and Brandon Tucker, who each chipped in one.

Kansas City Mavs Elite (MM) managed to stay out of the box better than usual, racking up one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Kansas City Mavs Elite (MM) ended up below its season average of 9.0 penalty minutes per game.

Andrew Shortridge made 21 saves for Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) on 22 shots. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) registered zero goals on one power play opportunities. Kansas City Mavs Elite (MM) registered zero goals on one power play opportunities.