In a game where neither team could get a cushion, LA Jr. Kings (mm) escaped with a 3-2 victory over Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (mm).

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and John St. Ivany secured the win for LA Jr. Kings (mm) with a goal in the third period.

The win gave LA Jr. Kings (mm) a 1-0 lead in the best of one series.

LA Jr. Kings (mm) was led by St. Ivany, who had one goal and one assist. St. Ivany scored 17:15 into the third period to make the score 3-2 LA Jr. Kings (mm). Jackson Wozniak provided the assist.

LA Jr. Kings (mm) excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances.

LA Jr. Kings (mm) also had goals scored by John Elliott and Nicholas Castro, who each put in one. In addition, LA Jr. Kings (mm) received assists from Cole Guttman, who had two.

Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (mm) stifled LA Jr. Kings (mm)'s power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (mm) was helped by Kyler Grundy, who grabbed one goal. Grundy scored 11:46 into the third period to make the score 2-2. Sam Miller picked up the assist. Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (mm) additionally got points from Miller, who also finished with one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. More assists for Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (mm) came via Jacob Brittain and James Conklin, who contributed one each.

Jagger Denys recorded 20 saves for LA Jr. Kings (mm). LA Jr. Kings (mm) incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Joseph Lamoreaux made 21 saves for Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (mm) on 24 shots. Milwaukee Jr. Admirals (mm) incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.