West Michigan Hounds 18U's penalty kill was superb, as West Michigan Hounds 18U survived multiple penalties to beat Esmark Stars 18U, 2-1.

West Michigan Hounds 18U was led by Kyle Berry, who tallied one goal. Berry scored 16:16 into the third period to make the score 2-1 West Michigan Hounds 18U. Devin Farkas picked up the assist.

West Michigan Hounds 18U stifled Esmark Stars 18U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

West Michigan Hounds 18U also got a goal from Cameron Clarke as well. In addition, West Michigan Hounds 18U received assists from E J Blakeslee, Zander Sorenson, and P J Heger, who contributed one a piece.

Esmark Stars 18U put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow West Michigan Hounds 18U to score on any of its seven power plays. Esmark Stars 18U did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. Esmark Stars 18U averages 3.2 goals per game.

Esmark Stars 18U was led by Troy Double, who scored the team's only goal. Double scored 4:21 into the third period to make the score 1-1. Adam Alavi assisted on the tally.

Ben Coopes made 24 saves for West Michigan Hounds 18U on 25 shots. West Michigan Hounds 18U incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Joseph Recktenwald rejected 26 shots on goal for Esmark Stars 18U. Esmark Stars 18U incurred 28 minutes in penalty time with four minors.