Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U defeated Detroit Falcons 18U in a shootout 4-3.

The two teams needed 10 turns to complete the shootout. Detroit Falcons 18U's shootout goals were scored by Cameron Miglia and Joel Cochran. In addition to the clincher, Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U got shootout goals from Bob Tritschler and Heinz Koster.

Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U overcame a one-goal deficit to capture the victory. Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U was down 3-2 after a goal by Detroit Falcons 18U's Kyle Latimer at 14:55 in the second period. Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U tied things up at 3-3 on a power play goal by Luke Leya at 11:59 in the third period.

Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U managed to hold Detroit Falcons 18U's power play largely in check, allowing only one goal while on the disadvantage. Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 60 minutes in penalties during the game. The leading offender was Alex Baskakov, who totaled 14 minutes in penalty time with two minors and one misconduct.

Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U also got points from Leya, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Austin Heakins also scored for Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U. In addition, Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U received assists from Koster, Jake Pilewicz, and Ryan Demyen, who contributed one each.

Detroit Falcons 18U racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with seven minors and one major for 39 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 25 minutes per game Detroit Falcons 18U had been spending in the box.

Detroit Falcons 18U got a goal from Kurt Gosselin as well. Other players who recorded assists for Detroit Falcons 18U were Ryan Murray, who had one and Miglia, who had two.

Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U's Doug Revak stopped 17 shots out of the 20 that he faced. Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U registered three goals on 10 power play opportunities. Scott Murray made 26 saves for Detroit Falcons 18U on 29 shots. For Detroit Falcons 18U, Guy Soulliere was ejected from the game.