Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U used a five-goal second period to put away Atlanta Fire 18U, 8-2.

Carmen Dalesandro had one goal and four assists to lead Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U. Dalesandro scored on the power play 14:45 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U. An elbowing penalty on Keegan Mawhinney had put Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U on the power play. Tanner Gilliland picked up the assist.

Atlanta Fire 18U fell victim to a deadly Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U power play, which ripped Atlanta Fire 18U for four goals.

Atlanta Fire 18U was unable to stop Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U from sending pucks towards the net, and Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U eventually piled up 31 shots on goal. Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U surpassed its usual scoring output this season. Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U averages 3.3 goals per game.

Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U additionally got points from Anthony Parrucci, who also grabbed one goal and one assist, Gilliland, who also racked up one goal and three assists, Trevor Recktenwald, who also tallied two goals and three assists, and Cole Hepler, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U also got a goal from Jacob Worcester as well. In addition, Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U received assists from Ryan Lottes, Alex Pullekines, Connor Cash, and Michael Klena, who each chipped in one.

Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U's defense shut down Atlanta Fire 18U's forwards for much of the game, and Atlanta Fire 18U got off only 12 shots during the contest. Atlanta Fire 18U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 20 minutes in penalties during the game.

Atlanta Fire 18U was helped by Brysen ONeil, who racked up one goal. ONeil scored 2:36 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U. Zach Schingoethe provided the assist. Alex Sauer also scored for Atlanta Fire 18U. More assists for Atlanta Fire 18U came via Mitchell McLean, who had one.

Alex Androkites recorded 10 saves for Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U. Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Atlanta Fire 18U's Nick Bretzger stopped 23 shots out of the 31 that he faced. Atlanta Fire 18U registered one goal on six power play opportunities.