Stephen Rex had two goals and one assist to lead Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) to a 6-3 victory over Thunder AAA Hockey.

Rex found the back of the net 6:05 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) and again while 13:45 into the second to make the score 5-1 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM).

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 24 penalty minutes.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) kept Thunder AAA Hockey's goalie busy throughout the game, and JONATHAN CHIN made 30 saves on 36 shots.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) also got points from Jordan Timmons, who also tallied one goal and two assists. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) also had goals scored by Christian Louria, Nick Long, and Alex Crilley, who scored one goal each. More assists for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) came via Logan Stork, Eric Cooley, David Nee, Jasper Uricchio, and Dustin Rinaldo, who contributed one each.

Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) was unable to stop Thunder AAA Hockey from sending pucks towards the net, and Thunder AAA Hockey eventually piled up 33 shots on goal. Thunder AAA Hockey had trouble converting on the power play advantage, managing just one goal on nine chances.

Thunder AAA Hockey was led by JAKE FRIEDMAN, who grabbed one goal. FRIEDMAN scored 11:39 into the third period to make the score 5-3 Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). ANDREW SINARD provided the assist. Others who scored for Thunder AAA Hockey included TYLER RUNYAN and JORDAN COOPER, who each put in one. In addition, Thunder AAA Hockey received assists from ERIC HIRSCHHAUT, RENARS KRASTENBERGS, PAUL RABY, SETH BACON, and RYAN MASCALI, who each chipped in one.

Chad Veltri made 30 saves for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) on 33 shots. Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) registered one goal on six power play opportunities. Thunder AAA Hockey incurred 30 minutes in penalty time with five minors.