Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as California Titans 18U defeated Phoenix Firebirds 18U in a shootout 4-3.

The shootout featured 10 attempts between both teams. Phoenix Firebirds 18U got a shootout goal from Justin Dungey. In addition to the clincher, California Titans 18U got a shootout goal from John Seibel.

California Titans 18U saw a three-goal lead disappear, but was able to secure the win in a shootout. California Titans 18U made the score 3-0 on a goal by Tucker May at 11:28 in the second period. Phoenix Firebirds 18U evened things up at 3-3 on a goal by Dungey at 15:32 in the third period.

California Titans 18U put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Phoenix Firebirds 18U to score on any of its six power plays. California Titans 18U's offense rang up 36 shots on Phoenix Firebirds 18U's net.

California Titans 18U was helped by Corey Pelone, who finished with one goal. Pelone scored 5:00 into the second period to make the score 1-0 California Titans 18U. Austin Wilk provided the assist. California Titans 18U also got a goal from Jay Clarke as well. Other players who recorded assists for California Titans 18U were Tristan Henrichs, Seibel, Blake Brazil, and Alex Schwartz, who contributed one a piece.

California Titans 18U was unable to stop Phoenix Firebirds 18U from sending pucks towards the net, and Phoenix Firebirds 18U eventually piled up 38 shots on goal. The defensemen of Phoenix Firebirds 18U were also effective in California Titans 18U's zone, and came away with two goals.

Tim Workman also scored for Phoenix Firebirds 18U. More assists for Phoenix Firebirds 18U came via Blake Waldersen, Brad Dote, Daniel Nachbar, and Justin Arnitz, who each chipped in one.

Jason Semchak recorded 35 saves for California Titans 18U. California Titans 18U incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Jaxson Gosnell made 32 saves for Phoenix Firebirds 18U on 35 shots. Phoenix Firebirds 18U incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.