Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) tried its best to erase a three-goal deficit, but Belle Tire (MM) would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 3-2.

Belle Tire (MM) made the score 3-0 on a goal by Joey Savel at 4:36 in the first period, and Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) got as close as 3-2 when Dustin Rinaldo scored 11:07 into the third period.

The win gave Belle Tire (MM) a 1-0 lead in the best of one series.

Belle Tire (MM)'s penalty kill excelled, as Belle Tire (MM) gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays.

Belle Tire (MM) stifled Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Belle Tire (MM) was led by Rex Moe, who grabbed one goal and one assist. Moe scored 2:38 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Belle Tire (MM). Michael Hodgson assisted on the tally. Belle Tire (MM) also got a goal from Jonathan Pensler as well. In addition, Belle Tire (MM) received assists from Mason Vaughan, who had two and Chris Conway and Trevor Coykendall, who contributed one each.

Jordan Timmons also scored for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). More assists for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) came via Stephen Rex, Nick Long, and Austin Tonkovich, who each chipped in one.

Andrew Kormos made 28 saves for Belle Tire (MM) on 30 shots. Belle Tire (MM) incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Chad Veltri recorded 21 saves for Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM). Pittsburgh Penguins Elite (MM) incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with two minors.