West Michigan Hounds 18U lost to Detroit Falcons 18U, as its penalty kill allowed Detroit Falcons 18U to score four goals with a man advantage.

Detroit Falcons 18U was sparked by Wyatt Ford, who registered one goal. Ford scored on the power play 12:15 into the third period to make the score 3-2 Detroit Falcons 18U. Detroit Falcons 18U had gained a power play chance when Michael Wood was whistled for elbowing. Tim Foley picked up the assist.

In a losing effort, West Michigan Hounds 18U was led by Regan Ward, who grabbed two goals. Ward scored the first of his two goals at 13:01 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Detroit Falcons 18U. Cory Day assisted on the tally. Ward's next tally made the score 2-2 with 5:17 left in the second period. Collin Finkhouse picked up the assist.

Detroit Falcons 18U's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three West Michigan Hounds 18U power plays. Detroit Falcons 18U outdid its season average for goals scored. Detroit Falcons 18U averages 2.2 goals per game.

Detroit Falcons 18U also got points from Bradley Kent, who also had one goal and one assist and Zach Kopinski, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Detroit Falcons 18U also got a goal from Matt Dempsey as well. In addition, Detroit Falcons 18U received assists from Cameron Russell, who had one and Sven Johnson, who had two.

West Michigan Hounds 18U's normally stingy defense allowed more goals than usual. West Michigan Hounds 18U gives up 2.1 goals per game. West Michigan Hounds 18U was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 24 penalty minutes.

Walker Bass rejected 16 shots on goal for Detroit Falcons 18U. Detroit Falcons 18U incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Nick Light recorded 17 saves for West Michigan Hounds 18U.