Pikes Peak Miners 18U had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 5-1 win over Atlanta Fire 18U.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U was sparked by Tristan de Swardt, who finished with one goal and one assist. De Swardt scored 1:05 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Pikes Peak Miners 18U. Luc Gradisar picked up the assist.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four Atlanta Fire 18U power plays. Pikes Peak Miners 18U kept Atlanta Fire 18U's goalie busy throughout the game, and Jacob Stack made 28 saves on 33 shots.

Others who scored for Pikes Peak Miners 18U included Quinton Vitek, who had two and Will Matheson and Brady Fisher, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Pikes Peak Miners 18U were Adam Shaner, who had two and Jeremiah Reinhart, Connor Hutchins, Evan Dorwart, and Luke Slouka, who each chipped in one.

Atlanta Fire 18U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in seven chances. Atlanta Fire 18U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 18 minutes in penalties during the game.

Atlanta Fire 18U was led by Zach Schingoethe, who scored the team's only goal. Schingoethe scored 15:04 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Pikes Peak Miners 18U. Alex Sauer provided the assist.

Daniel Kowalski rejected 22 shots on goal for Pikes Peak Miners 18U. Pikes Peak Miners 18U incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.