Indiana Jr. Ice 18U beat Texas Tornado 18U, 2-1, in a contest where the winning goal was scored in the first period but the game remained close throughout.

Ryan Murphy provided Indiana Jr. Ice 18U with the game-winning tally when he scored 5:32 into the the first period. Cole Street provided the assist.

Indiana Jr. Ice 18U was led by goalie Chase Munroe, who finished with 34 saves while allowing one goal. Munroe managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 2.53 prior to the game.

Indiana Jr. Ice 18U pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 26 penalty minutes.

Indiana Jr. Ice 18U put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Texas Tornado 18U to score on any of its 10 power plays. Indiana Jr. Ice 18U's offense rang up 40 shots on Texas Tornado 18U's net.

Indiana Jr. Ice 18U was helped by Evan Okeley, who registered one goal. Okeley scored 1:54 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Indiana Jr. Ice 18U. Drew Doyon assisted on the tally. In addition, Indiana Jr. Ice 18U received assists from Alex Huettl and Razmuz Waxin-Engback, who each chipped in one.

Texas Tornado 18U's offense operated below it season average. Texas Tornado 18U averages 3.1 goals per game. Texas Tornado 18U's offense rang up 35 shots on Indiana Jr. Ice 18U's net.

Texas Tornado 18U was led by Austin Murray, who scored the team's only goal. Murray scored 5:52 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Indiana Jr. Ice 18U. Connor Colombe provided the assist.

Indiana Jr. Ice 18U registered zero goals on one power play opportunities. Cooper Cothran recorded 38 saves for Texas Tornado 18U. Texas Tornado 18U incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.