The game between San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U and Atlanta Fire 18U was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U emerged with a 3-2 win.

San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U gained the winning advantage on a goal by John Godfrey 9:11 into the third period and hung on until final buzzer.

San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U was led by Godfrey, who grabbed one goal.

San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U stifled Atlanta Fire 18U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U also got a goal from Eric Folgmann as well. In addition, San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U received assists from Mick Nisbet and Justin Hoffman, who each chipped in one.

Atlanta Fire 18U forced its penalty killing units to work especially hard during the game, picking up eight minors and one major for 31 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 26.0 minutes per game Atlanta Fire 18U had been spending in the box. Atlanta Fire 18U's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on seven San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U power plays.

Atlanta Fire 18U was helped by Zach Schingoethe, who had one goal. Schingoethe scored 14:40 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Mitchell McLean picked up the assist. Connor Boyd also scored for Atlanta Fire 18U. Other players who recorded assists for Atlanta Fire 18U were Brysen ONeil, who had one.

Antonio Venezio recorded 20 saves for San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U. San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Nick Bretzger made 26 saves for Atlanta Fire 18U on 29 shots. Atlanta Fire 18U registered zero goals on three power play opportunities. For Atlanta Fire 18U, Keegan Mawhinney was ejected from the game.