Cole Hepler was all over the ice for Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U, as he tallied five goals in Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U's 6-2 win over Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U.

Hepler's first goal came 5:00 into the first period. He then added goals at 14:18 into the first, at 12:33 into the second, at 13:05 into the second, and at 41 seconds into the third.

Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U's penalty kill excelled, as Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U gave up one goal despite allowing nine power plays.

Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U was effective with a man advantage, and put in three goals while on the power play. Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 30 minutes in penalties during the game.

Ryan Lottes also scored for Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U. More assists for Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U came via Tanner Gilliland, who had two, Anthony Parrucci, Clayton Bouchard, and Trevor Recktenwald, who each chipped in one, and Joe Bender and Carmen Dalesandro, who contributed three a piece.

Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U's defense shut down Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U's forwards for much of the game, and Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U got off only 13 shots during the contest.

Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U's Cameron Langham stopped 11 shots out of the 13 that he faced. Kenny Eakle recorded 19 saves for Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U. Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U ended with 13 minutes in penalty time with four minors and one major.