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In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Wheeling Catholic escaped with a 5-3 victory over Westmont Hilltop.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Chase Edgerton's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

Luke Edgerton was all over the ice for Wheeling Catholic, as he tallied two goals and two assists in the win. Edgerton scored the first of his two goals at 5:23 into the third period to make the score 2-1 Westmont Hilltop. Ryan Gossett assisted on the tally. Edgerton's next tally made the score 5-3 Wheeling Catholic with 4:18 left in the third period. Kyle Wensel picked up the assist.

Wheeling Catholic additionally got points from Wensel, who also had one goal and two assists. In addition, Wheeling Catholic received assists from Christopher Furka, who had one.

Westmont Hilltop's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four Wheeling Catholic power plays. Westmont Hilltop got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

Westmont Hilltop was led by Austin Degrange, who finished with two goals. Degrange scored the first of his two goals at 5:23 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Westmont Hilltop. Degrange's next tally made the score 4-3 Wheeling Catholic with 7:50 left in the third period. Michael Lamison provided the assist. Westmont Hilltop also got a goal from Tyler Flowers as well. Other players who recorded assists for Westmont Hilltop were Isac Jangard and Camden Moors, who contributed one each.

Jacob Laurine recorded 19 saves for Wheeling Catholic. Wheeling Catholic incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. David Cavrak made 23 saves for Westmont Hilltop on 27 shots. Westmont Hilltop incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with three minors.