Texas Tornado 18U came close to giving away a three-goal lead to Detroit Falcons 18U, but did just enough to escape with a 4-3 victory.

Texas Tornado 18U led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when Texas Tornado 18U's Austin Murray's scored at 1:25 in the second period to put Texas Tornado 18U up 3-0.

Tommy Dierl had two goals to lead Texas Tornado 18U to victory. Dierl's tallies came at 1:23 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Texas Tornado 18U and 7:22 into the first to make the score 2-0 Texas Tornado 18U.

Texas Tornado 18U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances.

Connor Colombe also scored for Texas Tornado 18U. More assists for Texas Tornado 18U came via Michael Ritter, who had one and Chris Beck, who had two.

Detroit Falcons 18U put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Texas Tornado 18U to score on any of its six power plays. Texas Tornado 18U was unable to stop Detroit Falcons 18U from sending pucks towards the net, and Detroit Falcons 18U eventually piled up 33 shots on goal.

Detroit Falcons 18U was helped by Brad Savard, who grabbed one goal. Savard scored 1:54 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Texas Tornado 18U. Detroit Falcons 18U also got a goal from Cameron Russell as well. Other players who recorded assists for Detroit Falcons 18U were Wyatt Ford and Eric Koslosky, who each chipped in one.

Cooper Cothran made 30 saves for Texas Tornado 18U on 33 shots. Texas Tornado 18U ended with 23 minutes in penalty time with four minors and one major. Texas Tornado 18U ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Chandler Davis was ejected from the game. Nate Klebe recorded 25 saves for Detroit Falcons 18U. Detroit Falcons 18U ended with 15 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major.