Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U defeated Esmark Stars 18U in a shootout 2-1.

The shootout featured 10 attempts between both teams. Esmark Stars 18U's shootout goal was scored by Brendon Zack. In addition to the clincher, Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U got a shootout goal from Andrew Truxaw.

Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Esmark Stars 18U to score on any of its four power plays.

Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U was led by Truxaw, who registered one goal. Truxaw scored 4:55 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U. Tyse Teague provided the assist.

Esmark Stars 18U managed to stay out of the box better than usual, tallying one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Esmark Stars 18U finished below its season average of 9.0 penalty minutes per game.

Esmark Stars 18U was led by Christian Louria, who scored the team's only goal. Louria scored 16:56 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Andrew Koziara picked up the assist.

Sean Lincoln rejected 16 shots on goal for Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U. Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Esmark Stars 18U's Scott Trellis stopped 25 shots out of the 26 that he faced.