West Michigan Hounds 18U beat Utah Regulators 18U, 2-1, in a contest where the winning goal was scored in the first period but the game remained close throughout.

Michael Wood provided West Michigan Hounds 18U with the game-winning tally when he scored 14:08 into the the first period. Alex Bjork provided the assist.

West Michigan Hounds 18U was led by Collin Finkhouse, who tallied one goal. Finkhouse scored 13:56 into the second period to make the score 2-0 West Michigan Hounds 18U. Carter Reid assisted on the tally.

West Michigan Hounds 18U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. West Michigan Hounds 18U kept Utah Regulators 18U's goalie busy throughout the game, and Dalton Behm made 29 saves on 31 shots.

Other players who recorded assists for West Michigan Hounds 18U were Caleb Breithaupt and P J Heger, who each chipped in one.

Utah Regulators 18U stifled West Michigan Hounds 18U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Utah Regulators 18U was led by Wesley Morales, who scored the team's only goal. Morales scored 15:37 into the second period to make the score 2-1 West Michigan Hounds 18U. Joel Lehtonen provided the assist.

West Michigan Hounds 18U's Philip Kuznetsov stopped 14 shots out of the 15 that he faced. West Michigan Hounds 18U incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Utah Regulators 18U incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.