Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) could not stop Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM)'s GRIFFIN LOUGHRAN, who tallied a hat trick in an 8-0 win.

LOUGHRAN's first goal came 11:09 into the first period. He then added goals at 2:39 into the second and at 5:50 into the second.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) forced Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM)'s goaltenders to work without much rest, firing 49 shots and forcing 41 saves. Ulysses Lalor made 23 stops and Bailey Seagraves made 18. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) managed to stay out of the box better than usual, tallying one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) wound up below its season average of 11.0 penalty minutes per game. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) surpassed its usual scoring output this season. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) averages 3.9 goals per game.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) also got points from Adam Tretowicz, who also racked up one goal and three assists and Matthew Novo, who also registered one goal and two assists. Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) also had goals scored by SCOTT RAMAEKERS, JAKE BALLAGH, and Matt Damico, who each put in one. More assists for Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) came via ANTHONY HORA, TYLER ELDRIDGE, MITCHELL HALE, Michael Sciore, JEFF RYMARCZYK, JARED MURRAY, and Christopher Perna, who each chipped in one.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) puts an average of 3.2 pucks into the net per game.

Buffalo Jr. Sabres (MM) registered zero goals on one power play opportunities. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors and had no power play opportunities.