Metro Jets Development Program 2, Motor City Gamblers 0
William Belitski stopped all 24 shots he faced for the MJDP, while Luke Straser was also strong in net for the Gamblers with 40 saves on 42 shots. Raphael Belley-Pelletier scored a goal and an assist, and Christopher Otero scored the first (and game-winning) goal. The Premier Midwest Semifinals are set. The No. 1 Fort Wayne Spacemen will host the No. 4 Chicago Cougars; and the No. 2 Chicago Crush will host the No. 3 MJDP.
Potomac Patriots 5, Hampton Roads Whalers 4 (OT)
The Potomac Patriots will make their return to the USPHL Nationals, making a second straight trip at the USPHL Premier level. The Patriots won 5-4 against the Hampton Roads Whalers, with Bryce Grandbois scoring the hat trick goal to send the Pats to Wayne, N.J., for the March 20-24 National Championships.
Yovanni Flores and Matvei Naumov each had two assists and Viggo Boston made 32 saves on 36 shots. For the Whalers, goaltender Timo Johner was also impressive with 45 saves on 50 shots.
