Texas Tornado 18U had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 6-1 win over Pursuit of Excellence 18U.

Ryan Poole was all over the ice for Texas Tornado 18U, as he registered two goals in the win. Poole found the back of the net short handed 16:27 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Texas Tornado 18U and again while 8:37 into the third to make the score 5-1 Texas Tornado 18U.

Texas Tornado 18U pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 26 penalty minutes.

Texas Tornado 18U's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on six Pursuit of Excellence 18U power plays. Pursuit of Excellence 18U was unable to stop Texas Tornado 18U from sending pucks towards the net, and Texas Tornado 18U eventually piled up 46 shots on goal. Texas Tornado 18U's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in three goals.

Texas Tornado 18U also got a goal from Chris Beck as well. More assists for Texas Tornado 18U came via Nick Johnson, Gary Lassan, Tommy Dierl, and Trace Warriner, who each chipped in one.

Pursuit of Excellence 18U found itself stymied offensively, and got off a mere 13 shots against Texas Tornado 18U's defense. Pursuit of Excellence 18U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 24 minutes in penalties during the game.

Pursuit of Excellence 18U was led by Fabio Arnold, who scored the team's only goal. Arnold scored 1:45 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Texas Tornado 18U. Justin Lange assisted on the tally.

Cooper Cothran recorded 12 saves for Texas Tornado 18U. Texas Tornado 18U registered one goal on five power play opportunities. Pursuit of Excellence 18U's Cody Porter stopped 40 shots out of the 46 that he faced.