Iowa Wild (mm) tried to dig itself out of a three-goal hole, but San Jose Jr. Sharks (mm) held on for a 5-3 victory.

A goal by Felipe Castellanos put San Jose Jr. Sharks (mm) up 5-2 in the third period, but Iowa Wild (mm) pulled to within two on Logan Ellingboe's tally 15:10 into the third period.

Alexander Chaple was all over the ice for San Jose Jr. Sharks (mm), as he tallied one goal and three assists in the win. Chaple scored 13:17 into the first period to make the score 3-1 San Jose Jr. Sharks (mm). Matthew Durst assisted on the tally.

San Jose Jr. Sharks (mm) forced Iowa Wild (mm)'s goaltenders to work in net, launching 40 shots and forcing 35 saves. Zack Freiburger made 28 stops and Brett Berens made seven. San Jose Jr. Sharks (mm)'s goal total was higher than its season average. San Jose Jr. Sharks (mm) averages 2.5 goals per game.

San Jose Jr. Sharks (mm) additionally got points from Castellanos, who also racked up one goal and two assists and Alex Barclay, who also registered one goal and one assist. San Jose Jr. Sharks (mm) also got a goal from William Donald as well. More assists for San Jose Jr. Sharks (mm) came via Cameron Neaylon and Marko Siljeg, who each chipped in one.

Iowa Wild (mm)'s penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled seven minors and one major for 29 minutes in penalty time. Iowa Wild (mm) had been averaging 15.0 minutes in penalties per game. Iowa Wild (mm) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in seven chances. Iowa Wild (mm)'s offense rang up 37 shots on San Jose Jr. Sharks (mm)'s net. Iowa Wild (mm) got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

Iowa Wild (mm) was helped by AJ Krakauer, who finished with one goal. Krakauer scored short handed 4:32 into the third period to make the score 4-2 San Jose Jr. Sharks (mm). A hooking call on Peter Meyer put Iowa Wild (mm) on the penalty kill. Findlay Wood picked up the assist. Tristan Culleton also scored for Iowa Wild (mm). In addition, Iowa Wild (mm) received assists from Matt Donelan, who had one.

Parker Hathaway rejected 34 shots on goal for San Jose Jr. Sharks (mm). San Jose Jr. Sharks (mm) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Iowa Wild (mm) registered one goal on three power play opportunities. Iowa Wild (mm) ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Nic Leisen was ejected from the game.