Detroit Falcons 18U failed to take advantage of its power play opportunities and Phoenix Firebirds 18U shook off a number of penalties to win, 2-1.

Phoenix Firebirds 18U was paced by Daniel Nachbar, who grabbed one goal. Nachbar scored 10:25 into the third period to make the score 2-1 Phoenix Firebirds 18U. Hector Majul provided the assist.

Phoenix Firebirds 18U stifled Detroit Falcons 18U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Phoenix Firebirds 18U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 24 minutes in penalties during the game.

Phoenix Firebirds 18U additionally got points from Majul, who also registered one goal and one assist. More assists for Phoenix Firebirds 18U came via Braden Cooper, who had one.

Detroit Falcons 18U put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Phoenix Firebirds 18U to score on any of its three power plays.

Detroit Falcons 18U was led by Matt Dempsey, who scored the team's only goal. Dempsey scored 13:52 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Bradley Kent assisted on the tally.

David Volkmann made 17 saves for Phoenix Firebirds 18U on 18 shots. Detroit Falcons 18U's Nate Klebe stopped 25 shots out of the 27 that he faced. Detroit Falcons 18U incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.