California Titans 18U gutted out a close 4-2 win against Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U.

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Quinten Wunder secured the win for California Titans 18U with a goal in the third period.

Brandon Anderson had a great game for California Titans 18U, netting two goals. Anderson found the back of the net 4:40 into the first period to make the score 1-0 California Titans 18U and again while short handed 16:52 into the second to make the score 2-2.

California Titans 18U additionally got points from Sam Bratten, who also grabbed one goal and two assists. Other players who recorded assists for California Titans 18U were Sean Kalbak, who had two and Chandler Madry, Tyler Keturi, and Justin Martin, who each chipped in one.

Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U managed to stay out of the box better than usual, totaling one minor for 22 minutes in penalty time. Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U finished below its season average of 32 penalty minutes per game. Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U stifled California Titans 18U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U could not produce up to it normal offensive output. Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U averages four goals per game. Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U forced California Titans 18U goalie Jackson Germaine to work between the pipes, taking 40 shots.

Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U was helped by Bob Tritschler, who racked up one goal and one assist. Tritschler scored on the power play 11:14 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U had taken the advantage when California Titans 18U's Martin got sent off for tripping. Heinz Koster picked up the assist. Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U also got points from Koster, who also had one goal and one assist and Tritschler, who also finished with one goal and one assist. More assists for Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U came via Austin Heakins and Alex Baskakov, who contributed one each.

Jackson Germaine made 38 saves for California Titans 18U on 40 shots. California Titans 18U incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Michael Cheswick recorded 23 saves for Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U. Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U registered two goals on six power play opportunities.