Jackson Nauss lifted Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) to a 7-0 victory with a hat trick against Colorado Thunderbirds (MM).

Nauss notched his first tally 3:37 into the first period. He then added goals at 6:04 into the first and at 9:10 into the first.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) gained an early advantage, leading 4-0 by the end of the first period.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. This season, Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) averages 4.0 goals per contest.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) also got points from Brett Dillon, who also racked up two goals and three assists to lead the team in points. Others who scored for Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) included Matthew Clarke and Brenton Hill, who scored one goal each. More assists for Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) came via Yehor Vinnytskyi, Seth Lind, and Brendan Weir, who each chipped in one and Trey Bagwell, Drew Platt, and Miles Lengyel, who contributed two each.

Colorado Thunderbirds (MM)'s penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) power plays. Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) could not produce up to its normal offensive output. Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) averages 2.6 goals per game.

Ulysses Lalor recorded 17 saves for Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM). Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (MM) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Colorado Thunderbirds (MM)'s Ben Roberts stopped 17 shots out of the 24 that he faced. Colorado Thunderbirds (MM) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.