Pikes Peak Miners 18U and San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U were evenly matched throughout their contest, but Pikes Peak Miners 18U made the most of its opportunities and won, 5-3.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U gained the winning advantage on a goal by Connor Hutchins 9:05 into the third period and hung on until final buzzer.

Will Matheson was all over the ice for Pikes Peak Miners 18U, as he tallied two goals in the win. Matheson scored on the power play at 7:11 into the third period to make the score 2-2 and again while 10:51 into the third to make the score 4-2 Pikes Peak Miners 18U.

San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U's power play was ineffective against Pikes Peak Miners 18U's penalty kill, which allowed one goal while shorthanded.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U also got points from Hutchins, who also registered one goal and three assists to lead the team in points. Pikes Peak Miners 18U also got a goal from Luc Gradisar as well. More assists for Pikes Peak Miners 18U came via Drew Punnett and Tristan de Swardt, who contributed one a piece.

San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U was led by John Godfrey, who finished with two goals. Godfrey scored the first of his two goals at 12:04 into the first period to make the score 1-0 San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U. Brandon Gilman provided the assist. Godfrey's next tally made the score 2-1 San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U with 17:38 left in the third period. Gilman assisted on the tally. Trevor Jensen also scored for San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U. In addition, San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U received assists from Igor Leonenko and Eric Folgmann, who each chipped in one.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors. San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.