Jaxson Gosnell was superb between the pipes for Phoenix Firebirds 18U, as he did not allow a goal in a 7-0 victory over New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U.

Blake Waldersen was all over the ice for Phoenix Firebirds 18U, as he tallied two goals and two assists in the win. Waldersen scored the first of his two goals at 10:37 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Phoenix Firebirds 18U. Tim Workman provided the assist. Waldersen's next tally made the score 3-0 Phoenix Firebirds 18U with 5:24 left in the first period. Zachery Bryant picked up the assist.

Phoenix Firebirds 18U stifled New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Phoenix Firebirds 18U's defensive play was more effective than usual against New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U. Phoenix Firebirds 18U averages 2.9 goals allowed per game. Phoenix Firebirds 18U kept New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U's goalie busy throughout the game, and Joseph Licata made 40 saves on 47 shots. Phoenix Firebirds 18U's goal total was higher than its season average. Phoenix Firebirds 18U averages 3.0 goals per game. The defensemen of Phoenix Firebirds 18U were also effective in New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U's zone, and came away with three goals.

Phoenix Firebirds 18U also got points from Brad Dote, who also racked up one goal and three assists to lead the team in points and Bryant, who also registered two goals and one assist. Phoenix Firebirds 18U also got a goal from Hector Majul as well. More assists for Phoenix Firebirds 18U came via Kyle Hermann, Jake Bayer, Daniel Nachbar, and Sean Winikates, who contributed one a piece.

New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Phoenix Firebirds 18U power plays. New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U was held below its usual level of production. New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U puts an average of 2.2 pucks into the net per game.

Gosnell rejected 25 shots on goal for Phoenix Firebirds 18U. Phoenix Firebirds 18U ended with 13 minutes in penalty time with four minors and one major. New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.