Utah Regulators 18U tried to dig itself out of a three-goal hole, but San Jose Jr Sharks 18U held on for a 3-2 victory.

San Jose Jr Sharks 18U took a 3-0 lead during the second period, only to have Utah Regulators 18U storm back on a Jordan Townsend goal 9:31 into the third period to pull to one goal down.

Matthew Woodley was all over the ice for San Jose Jr Sharks 18U, as he tallied one goal and two assists in the win. Woodley scored 9:30 into the second period to make the score San Jose Jr Sharks 18U.

San Jose Jr Sharks 18U put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Utah Regulators 18U to score on any of its four power plays. San Jose Jr Sharks 18U was held below its usual level of production. San Jose Jr Sharks 18U averages 6.0 goals per game.

Joshua Vaughan also scored for San Jose Jr Sharks 18U. More assists for San Jose Jr Sharks 18U came via Travis Burrow, who had one.

Utah Regulators 18U also got a goal from Jared Pike as well. In addition, Utah Regulators 18U received assists from Eric Madison and Kole Hudson, who contributed one a piece.

Sean Tannenbaum recorded 24 saves for San Jose Jr Sharks 18U. San Jose Jr Sharks 18U incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Utah Regulators 18U's Dalton Behm stopped 23 shots out of the 26 that he faced. Utah Regulators 18U incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.