Omaha AAA 18U survived a determined comeback attempt by California Titans 18U on the way to a 3-2 win.

Omaha AAA 18U made the score 3-1 on a goal by Tycho Falk at 11:48 in the third period, and California Titans 18U got as close as 3-2 when Grant Minakawa scored 14:02 into the third period.

Omaha AAA 18U was sparked by Falk, who grabbed one goal.

Omaha AAA 18U forced California Titans 18U goalie Nicholas Nast to work between the pipes, taking 42 shots.

Omaha AAA 18U also got points from Jake Levin, who also registered one goal and one assist and Colton Fletcher, who also grabbed one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. More assists for Omaha AAA 18U came via TJ Polglaze, Sean Stefaniak, and Ryan Kheir, who contributed one each.

California Titans 18U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 20 minutes in penalties during the game.

California Titans 18U was helped by Dylan Miller, who racked up one goal. Miller scored on the power play 13:20 into the first period to make the score 1-1. California Titans 18U earned a power play opportunity when Polglaze was put in the box for boarding. Connor Chilton provided the assist. In addition, California Titans 18U received assists from Blake Carricaburu, who had one.

Omaha AAA 18U's Darion Hanson stopped 28 shots out of the 30 that he faced. Omaha AAA 18U totaled 35 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major and went 2-for-8 on the power play. For Omaha AAA 18U, Albert Tsygurov was ejected from the game. Nicholas Nast made 39 saves for California Titans 18U on 42 shots. California Titans 18U registered two goals on seven power play opportunities.