San Jose Jr. Sharks (MM) gutted out a close 5-3 win against LA Jr. Kings (MM).

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Ryan Meure secured the win for San Jose Jr. Sharks (MM) with a goal in the third period.

San Jose Jr. Sharks (MM)'s penalty kill excelled, as San Jose Jr. Sharks (MM) gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays.

San Jose Jr. Sharks (MM) was led by Meure, who racked up one goal and one assist. Meure scored 5:11 into the third period to make the score 4-3 San Jose Jr. Sharks (MM). Eric Pinsky picked up the assist.

San Jose Jr. Sharks (MM) stifled LA Jr. Kings (MM)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. San Jose Jr. Sharks (MM) found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. San Jose Jr. Sharks (MM) has scored at the pace of 2.4 goals per game during the current campaign. San Jose Jr. Sharks (MM) could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 20 minutes in penalties during the game.

San Jose Jr. Sharks (MM) also got points from Pinsky, who also finished with one goal and two assists to lead the team in points and Alexander Beckert, who also registered one goal and one assist. San Jose Jr. Sharks (MM) also had goals scored by Tyler Buchanan and Greyson North, who scored one goal each. In addition, San Jose Jr. Sharks (MM) received assists from Kyle Moore, Tyler Nelson, Cameron Ward, Dante DiNapoli, and Sabin Karma, who each chipped in one.

LA Jr. Kings (MM) was often in penalty trouble, totaling seven minors and one major for 29 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 20.0 minutes per game LA Jr. Kings (MM) had been spending in the box.

LA Jr. Kings (MM) was helped by Auston Ghirardelli, who grabbed one goal. Ghirardelli scored 6:24 into the first period to make the score 1-0 LA Jr. Kings (MM). Wyatt Light provided the assist. Others who scored for LA Jr. Kings (MM) included Jared Christy and Joseph Hebert, who each put in one. More assists for LA Jr. Kings (MM) came via Michael Maple, Connor Nobach, Cade Street, and Geno Norraik Jr, who contributed one each.

Morgan Kelly made 25 saves for San Jose Jr. Sharks (MM) on 28 shots. San Jose Jr. Sharks (MM) registered two goals on six power play opportunities. Mitchell Walsh rejected 21 shots on goal for LA Jr. Kings (MM). For LA Jr. Kings (MM), Walsh was ejected from the game.