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Austin Crespo netted a hat trick to lead Westmont Hilltop over Gateway, 9-1.

Crespo's first goal came 14:30 into the first period. He then added goals at 16:40 into the second and at 2:35 into the third.

Westmont Hilltop forced Gateway's goalies to work in net, racking up 36 shots and forcing 27 saves. Wyatt Jagger made 24 stops and Cameron Balistrieri made three. Westmont Hilltop bested its season scoring average. Westmont Hilltop averages 4.7 goals per game. Westmont Hilltop got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed three goals during the game.

Westmont Hilltop additionally got points from Nicholas McQuillan, who also tallied one goal and one assist, Adam McQuillan, who also had two goals and one assist, Stephen DeMarco, who also grabbed one goal and two assists, and Ty Rickabaugh, who also finished with two goals and two assists. More assists for Westmont Hilltop came via Brennon Hearn, Austin DeGrange, Brady Distafano, and Michael Lamison, who contributed one each.

Gateway did not challenge the opposing netminder, only getting nine shots on net to force eight saves.

Gateway was led by Nolan Baker, who scored the team's only goal. Baker scored on the power play 14:02 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Westmont Hilltop. Gateway had gained a power play chance when Gunnar Hockenberry was whistled for roughing. Jacob Omcikus picked up the assist.

David Cavrak took the win and made seven saves before being replaced by Paul Wessel who made one save. Westmont Hilltop incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Gateway incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.