Elijiah Barriga netted a hat trick to lead Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U over Phoenix Firebirds 18U, 4-2.

Barriga got on the scoresheet 8:44 into the first period. He then added goals at 11:05 into the first and at 12:06 into the third.

Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 18 penalty minutes.

Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U forced Phoenix Firebirds 18U's goalies to work between the pipes, launching 32 shots and forcing 28 saves. Cooper Johnston made 20 stops and Connor Walker made eight. Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on six Phoenix Firebirds 18U power plays.

Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U additionally got points from Zachary Wolivar, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U were Riley Hummitsch, who had two and Matthew McGrew, Jake Fricks, Evan Nyhus, and Paul Boutoussov, who contributed one a piece.

Phoenix Firebirds 18U was helped by Michael Rosholt, who had one goal. Rosholt scored 6:13 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Phoenix Firebirds 18U. Tanner Otts also scored for Phoenix Firebirds 18U. More assists for Phoenix Firebirds 18U came via Dylan Teed, who had one.

Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U's Luke Pickar stopped 27 shots out of the 29 that he faced. Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U registered two goals on seven power play opportunities. Phoenix Firebirds 18U incurred 30 minutes in penalty time with five minors.