Anaheim Jr. Ducks (mm) had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 4-1 win over Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm).

Anaheim Jr. Ducks (mm) was led by goalie Patrick Pugliese, who finished with 31 saves while allowing one goal. Pugliese certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 2.1 entering the contest.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm)'s power play was ineffective against Anaheim Jr. Ducks (mm)'s penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

Anaheim Jr. Ducks (mm) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in eight chances. Anaheim Jr. Ducks (mm) could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game.

Anaheim Jr. Ducks (mm) was helped by Vail Ardizzone, who grabbed one goal. Ardizzone scored 11:58 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Anaheim Jr. Ducks (mm). Jeremy Bomberry picked up the assist. Anaheim Jr. Ducks (mm) also got points from Jack Lippis, who also finished with one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Casey Rhodes also scored for Anaheim Jr. Ducks (mm). Other players who recorded assists for Anaheim Jr. Ducks (mm) were Jake Sujishi, Jesse Lycan, and Dylan Reightley, who each chipped in one.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm)'s penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled nine minors and one major for 23 minutes in penalty time. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) surpassed its season average of 15.0 penalty minutes per game. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Anaheim Jr. Ducks (mm) to score on any of its 11 power plays. Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm)'s offense rang up 32 shots on Anaheim Jr. Ducks (mm)'s net.

Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) was led by Demetrios Koumontzis, who scored the team's only goal. Koumontzis scored 8:59 into the third period to make the score 3-1 Anaheim Jr. Ducks (mm). Jeremy Gabriele assisted on the tally.

Dmytro Zakharchenko made 23 saves for Phoenix Jr. Coyotes (mm) on 27 shots.