A stellar performance between the pipes by Jaxson Gosnell helped Phoenix Firebirds 18U defeat Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 18U, 3-1.

Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 18U's power play was ineffective against Phoenix Firebirds 18U's penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

Phoenix Firebirds 18U was paced by Jake Bayer, who tallied one goal. Bayer scored on the power play 12:34 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Phoenix Firebirds 18U. A roughing penalty on Johnny Urmetz had put Phoenix Firebirds 18U on the power play. Blake Waldersen assisted on the tally.

Phoenix Firebirds 18U stifled Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 18U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 18U was unable to stop Phoenix Firebirds 18U from sending pucks towards the net, and Phoenix Firebirds 18U eventually piled up 45 shots on goal. The defensemen of Phoenix Firebirds 18U were also effective in Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 18U's zone, and came away with two goals. Phoenix Firebirds 18U struggled to stay out of the sin bin throughout the game as it finished the game with 36 penalty minutes for eight opposing power plays.

Phoenix Firebirds 18U additionally got points from Waldersen, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Sean Winikates also scored for Phoenix Firebirds 18U. More assists for Phoenix Firebirds 18U came via Zachery Bryant, who had one and Hector Majul, who had two.

Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 18U's offense rang up 33 shots on Phoenix Firebirds 18U's net. Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 18U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 34 minutes in penalties during the game.

Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 18U was led by Brendan Logan, who scored the team's only goal. Logan scored short handed 7:31 into the second period to make the score 1-0 Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 18U. Caleb Garrity provided the assist.

Gosnell rejected 32 shots on goal for Phoenix Firebirds 18U. Phoenix Firebirds 18U registered one goal on seven power play opportunities. Danny Weiss made 42 saves for Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 18U on 45 shots.