Phoenix Firebirds 18U could not stop Atlanta Fire 18U's Alex Sauer, who tallied a hat trick in a 5-3 win.

Sauer's first goal came 59 seconds into the second period. He then added goals at 3:44 into the second and at 13:15 into the third.

Atlanta Fire 18U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. Atlanta Fire 18U forced Phoenix Firebirds 18U goalie Jaxson Gosnell to work between the pipes, taking 38 shots. Atlanta Fire 18U found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. Atlanta Fire 18U has scored at the pace of 1.8 goal per game during the current campaign.

Atlanta Fire 18U additionally got points from Gregory Johnson, who also had one goal and three assists. Atlanta Fire 18U also got a goal from Chris Timm as well. Other players who recorded assists for Atlanta Fire 18U were Kinean Badger and Zach Schingoethe, who each chipped in two.

Phoenix Firebirds 18U was led by Hector Majul, who finished with two goals. Majul scored the first of his two goals at 7:02 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Phoenix Firebirds 18U. Tanner Otts picked up the assist. Majul's next tally made the score 4-3 Atlanta Fire 18U with 9:33 left in the third period. Phoenix Firebirds 18U found itself down a man on Jake Bayer's interference. Brad Dote also scored for Phoenix Firebirds 18U. In addition, Phoenix Firebirds 18U received assists from Blake Waldersen, who had one.

Atlanta Fire 18U's Jacob Stack stopped 26 shots out of the 29 that he faced. Atlanta Fire 18U incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Gosnell recorded 33 saves for Phoenix Firebirds 18U. Phoenix Firebirds 18U incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.