Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) beat Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM), 1-0, in a contest where the winning goal was scored in the first period but the game remained close throughout.

A goal 16:38 into the the first period by Connor Hetzel proved to be the game winner, and powered Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) to the victory Wes Fry picked up the assist.

Sam Kany frustrated Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM)'s offense all game, and stopped 29 shots en route to a shutout. Kany managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 2.46 prior to the game.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) was paced by Hetzel, who registered one goal.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM)'s defensive effort looked to be improved. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) gives up 2.6 goals on average per game.

More assists for Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) came via Clay Cross, who had one.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM)'s offense operated below it season average. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) averages 3.1 goals per game.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) ended with no penalties and went 0-for-0 on the power play. Thomas Brown rejected 24 shots on goal for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) finished the contest with no penalties and went 0-for-0 with the man advantage.