Drew Punnett scored the go-ahead goal in the first period, and Pikes Peak Miners 18U held off the challenges of Indiana Jr. Ice 18U in a tough 3-1 win.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U took over the lead for good with a goal by Punnett at 3:10 in the first period.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U was led by Quinton Vitek, who tallied one goal. Vitek scored 1:58 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Pikes Peak Miners 18U. Tristan de Swardt provided the assist.

Luc Gradisar also scored for Pikes Peak Miners 18U. More assists for Pikes Peak Miners 18U came via Connor Hutchins, who had one.

Indiana Jr. Ice 18U's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four Pikes Peak Miners 18U power plays.

Indiana Jr. Ice 18U was led by Anthony Passarelli, who scored the team's only goal. Passarelli scored 6:54 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Pikes Peak Miners 18U. Ryan Theisen picked up the assist.

Daniel Kowalski recorded 18 saves for Pikes Peak Miners 18U. Pikes Peak Miners 18U incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Indiana Jr. Ice 18U's Chase Munroe stopped 20 shots out of the 23 that he faced. Indiana Jr. Ice 18U incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.