Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as California Titans 18U defeated West Michigan Hounds 18U in a shootout 3-2.

The two teams needed nine turns to complete the shootout. West Michigan Hounds 18U got a shootout goal from Collin Finkhouse. California Titans 18U's other shootout goals were scored by Blake Aguilar and Blake Brazil.

California Titans 18U overcame a one-goal deficit to capture the victory. California Titans 18U fell behind 2-1 after a goal by West Michigan Hounds 18U's Finkhouse at 14:53 in the second period. California Titans 18U tied things up at 2-2 on a goal by Jay Clarke at 16:36 in the third period.

Clarke had a great game for California Titans 18U, netting two goals.

Other players who recorded assists for California Titans 18U were Mikko Kivinen and Liam Stritzinger, who contributed two a piece.

West Michigan Hounds 18U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. West Michigan Hounds 18U's offense was handcuffed by California Titans 18U's defensive play, and West Michigan Hounds 18U managed only 12 shots on goal during the game.

Christian Howard also scored for West Michigan Hounds 18U. In addition, West Michigan Hounds 18U received assists from Carter Reid and Ted Morrissey, who each chipped in one.

Lucas Paulsen rejected 10 shots on goal for California Titans 18U. California Titans 18U incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors. West Michigan Hounds 18U's Nick Light stopped 26 shots out of the 28 that he faced. West Michigan Hounds 18U incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors.