Phoenix Firebirds 18U took the lead against Utah Regulators 18U in the first period and maintained it until the end of the game to secure a tight 3-1 victory.

Justin Dungey provided Phoenix Firebirds 18U with the game-winning tally when he scored 12:56 into the the first period. Tanner Otts provided the assist.

Phoenix Firebirds 18U was led by Blake Waldersen, who had one goal. Waldersen scored 13:21 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Phoenix Firebirds 18U. Hector Majul picked up the assist.

Phoenix Firebirds 18U's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in three goals.

Phoenix Firebirds 18U additionally got points from Otts, who also finished with one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Other players who recorded assists for Phoenix Firebirds 18U were Brad Dote and Daniel Nachbar, who contributed one a piece.

Utah Regulators 18U was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 26 penalty minutes.

Utah Regulators 18U was led by Jared Pike, who scored the team's only goal. Pike scored on the power play 2:09 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Phoenix Firebirds 18U. Utah Regulators 18U had gotten the advantage when Phoenix Firebirds 18U's Sean Winikates was sent off for cross checking. Marcus Enlund provided the assist.

Phoenix Firebirds 18U's Jaxson Gosnell stopped 21 shots out of the 22 that he faced. Phoenix Firebirds 18U incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors. Dalton Behm rejected 20 shots on goal for Utah Regulators 18U. Utah Regulators 18U registered one goal on four power play opportunities.