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Central Catholic, which led by three goals at one point, survived a comeback attempt by Pine-Richland and clinched a 6-4 victory.

Central Catholic led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when Central Catholic's Sam DeLucia scored at 3:01 in the second period to put Central Catholic up 4-1.

Central Catholic's goal total was higher than its season average. This season, Central Catholic averages 2.8 goals per contest.

Central Catholic was led by Tepe Jake, who racked up one goal and two assists. Jake scored on the power play 10:45 into the third period to make the score 5-4 Central Catholic. Central Catholic had gained a power play chance when Michael Carrozzi was whistled for slashing. Antonio Misiti provided the assist. Central Catholic also got points from Ryan Haag, who also tallied one goal and one assist and Ryan Kingerski, who also had one goal and one assist. Central Catholic also got a goal from John Staley as well. In addition, Central Catholic received assists from Domenic Scherer, Nicholas Tabaka, Anthony Nese, and Noah Urben, who each chipped in one.

Central Catholic was unable to stop Pine-Richland from sending pucks towards the net, and Pine-Richland eventually piled up 37 shots on goal.

Pine-Richland was helped by Nate Carnovale, who registered two goals and one assist. Carnovale scored the first of his two goals at 18 seconds into the second period to make the score 3-1 Central Catholic. Matt Cole picked up the assist. Carnovale's next tally made the score 4-3 Central Catholic with 8:46 left in the second period. Pine-Richland earned a power play opportunity when Cullen Lemieux was put in the box for roughing. Ben Meyer assisted on the tally. Pine-Richland additionally got points from Cole, who also grabbed one goal and two assists. Joey DiTullio also scored for Pine-Richland. More assists for Pine-Richland came via Michael Haughey, Anthony Sanchilli, and Jack Drury, who contributed one each.

Central Catholic's Kevin Dziubek stopped 33 shots out of the 37 that he faced. Central Catholic incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Isaac Stephen recorded 22 saves for Pine-Richland. Pine-Richland incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.