Pursuit of Excellence 18U survived a determined comeback attempt by Phoenix Firebirds 18U on the way to a 4-2 win.

A goal by Fabio Arnold put Pursuit of Excellence 18U up 4-1 in the third period, but Phoenix Firebirds 18U pulled to within two on Daniel Nachbar's tally 12:49 into the third period.

Pursuit of Excellence 18U's penalty kill excelled, as Pursuit of Excellence 18U gave up one goal despite allowing six power plays.

Pursuit of Excellence 18U forced Phoenix Firebirds 18U goalie Jaxson Gosnell to work between the pipes, taking 39 shots. Pursuit of Excellence 18U had trouble converting on the power play advantage, managing just one goal on 11 chances.

Pursuit of Excellence 18U was helped by Linden Hura, who finished with one goal. Hura scored short handed 4:12 into the third period to make the score 3-1 Pursuit of Excellence 18U. Chaz Reddekopp picked up the assist. Pursuit of Excellence 18U additionally got points from Brodie Saywell, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Matthew Lueken also scored for Pursuit of Excellence 18U. More assists for Pursuit of Excellence 18U came via Justin Lange and Nick Kovacik, who contributed one a piece.

Phoenix Firebirds 18U kept Pursuit of Excellence 18U's goalie busy throughout the game, and Cameron Smith made 47 saves on 49 shots. Phoenix Firebirds 18U's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as Phoenix Firebirds 18U finished with 34 penalty minutes.

Phoenix Firebirds 18U also got a goal from Braden Cooper as well. Other players who recorded assists for Phoenix Firebirds 18U were Colin Kenyon, Brad Dote, and Justin Dungey, who each chipped in one.

Pursuit of Excellence 18U incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors. Gosnell recorded 35 saves for Phoenix Firebirds 18U.