In a game where neither team could get a cushion, St. Louis Selects 18U escaped with a 3-2 victory over San Jose Jr Sharks 18U.

No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Jared Brandt at 15:13 of the third period.

San Jose Jr Sharks 18U's power play was ineffective against St. Louis Selects 18U's penalty kill, which allowed one goal while shorthanded.

St. Louis Selects 18U was paced by Brandt, who racked up one goal.

San Jose Jr Sharks 18U was unable to stop St. Louis Selects 18U from sending pucks towards the net, and St. Louis Selects 18U eventually piled up 37 shots on goal.

St. Louis Selects 18U additionally got points from John Patterson, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. St. Louis Selects 18U also got a goal from Earon Tourville as well. In addition, St. Louis Selects 18U received assists from Trevor Thornton, Joey Lupo, Eddie Rogers, Brian Rupp, and Corbin Foppe, who each chipped in one.

San Jose Jr Sharks 18U put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow St. Louis Selects 18U to score on any of its four power plays. San Jose Jr Sharks 18U kept St. Louis Selects 18U's goalie busy throughout the game, and Bradley Amato made 39 saves on 41 shots.

San Jose Jr Sharks 18U was helped by Igor Leonenko, who finished with one goal. Leonenko scored on the power play 16:33 into the second period to make the score 2-2. San Jose Jr Sharks 18U had gotten the advantage when St. Louis Selects 18U's Parker Stevens was sent off for checking from behind. Benjamin Messick assisted on the tally. Joshua Vaughan also scored for San Jose Jr Sharks 18U. Other players who recorded assists for San Jose Jr Sharks 18U were Mick Nisbet and Zachary Lloyd, who contributed one a piece.

St. Louis Selects 18U incurred 42 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Sean Tannenbaum made 34 saves for San Jose Jr Sharks 18U on 37 shots. San Jose Jr Sharks 18U incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.