The game between Lansing Capitals 18U and Phoenix Firebirds 18U was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end Lansing Capitals 18U emerged with a 3-2 win.

Lansing Capitals 18U gained the winning advantage on a goal by Keegan Weckesser 15:29 into the third period and hung on until final buzzer.

Lansing Capitals 18U was led by Weckesser, who finished with one goal.

Lansing Capitals 18U also got points from Ronald Hein, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Lansing Capitals 18U also got a goal from Trenton Kulczyk as well. More assists for Lansing Capitals 18U came via Justin Riffel, Zachary Roberts, and Brad Reitter, who each chipped in one.

Phoenix Firebirds 18U stifled Lansing Capitals 18U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Phoenix Firebirds 18U was helped by Reise Kieffer, who had one goal. Kieffer scored on the power play 1:40 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Phoenix Firebirds 18U. Phoenix Firebirds 18U had taken the advantage when Lansing Capitals 18U's Hein got sent off for elbowing. Preston Ames provided the assist. Brett Kramer also scored for Phoenix Firebirds 18U. In addition, Phoenix Firebirds 18U received assists from Greg Johnson, Dylan Teed, and Reed Miller, who contributed one a piece.

Evan Cline rejected 26 shots on goal for Lansing Capitals 18U. Lansing Capitals 18U incurred 30 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Cooper Johnston recorded 23 saves for Phoenix Firebirds 18U. Phoenix Firebirds 18U incurred 40 minutes in penalty time with five minors.