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Jess Ligas netted a hat trick to lead West Allegheny over Wheeling Park, 10-2.

Ligas got on the scoresheet 12:01 into the first period. He then added goals at 4:01 into the second and at 6:48 into the third.

West Allegheny led 6-1 after the opening frame the first period and maintained a healthy margin after.

West Allegheny stifled Wheeling Park's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Wheeling Park was unable to stop West Allegheny from sending pucks towards the net, and West Allegheny eventually piled up 40 shots on goal. West Allegheny surpassed its usual scoring output this season. This season, West Allegheny averages 6.9 goals per contest.

West Allegheny additionally got points from Nicholas Skowron, who also registered one goal and two assists. Others who scored for West Allegheny included Brendan Derosky, who had two and Jaret Mielnicki, Joseph Buhite, Lorenzo Giacomino, and Mason Carlisle, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for West Allegheny were Zachary Gunn, who had four and Bradley Ryniawec, Hunter Ross, Austin Young, and Anthony Vidmar, who contributed one each.

Wheeling Park was helped by Elijah Pissos, who tallied one goal. Pissos scored 12:53 into the first period to make the score 3-1 West Allegheny. Nikita Slivchenko picked up the assist. Wheeling Park also got points from Slivchenko, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. In addition, Wheeling Park received assists from Joseph Haller, Jefferson Gwynn, and Luke Knollinger, who each chipped in one.

West Allegheny took out Veronica Heyl after he had made six saves and installed Anthony Dominick in goal, where he finished with 15 saves and the win. West Allegheny incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Dorothy Romanek made 30 saves for Wheeling Park on 40 shots. Wheeling Park incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.