Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 5-1 win over San Jose Jr Sharks 18U.

San Jose Jr Sharks 18U was stymied by Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U netminder Cameron Langham, who stopped 25 shots during the victory. Langham certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 2.02 entering the contest.

Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U's penalty kill excelled, as Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays.

Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U stifled San Jose Jr Sharks 18U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U kept San Jose Jr Sharks 18U's goalie busy throughout the game, and Sean Tannenbaum made 28 saves on 33 shots.

Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U was helped by Tanner Gilliland, who tallied one goal and one assist. Gilliland scored 3:46 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U. Carmen Dalesandro assisted on the tally. Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U additionally got points from Luke Leya, who also had one goal and two assists to lead the team in points and Dalesandro, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Joe Bender also scored for Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U. More assists for Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U came via Anthony Tonkovich, who had two and Tristan Ramage, Connor Cash, Jonathan Kasper, and Cole Hepler, who contributed one a piece.

Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. San Jose Jr Sharks 18U incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.