Jake Eubank gave Pikes Peak Miners 18U the lead in the first period, and Pursuit of Excellence 18U was never able to catch up in a close game that ended 2-1.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U took over the lead for good with a goal by Eubank at 9:02 in the first period.

Pursuit of Excellence 18U was stymied by Pikes Peak Miners 18U's netminder Matty Taylor, who stopped 30 shots during the victory. Taylor certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 4.09 entering the contest.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U was sparked by Vlad Zhidkikh, who finished with one goal. Zhidkikh scored 16:52 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Pikes Peak Miners 18U. Travis Bever assisted on the tally.

Pursuit of Excellence 18U's offense rang up 31 shots on Pikes Peak Miners 18U's net.

Pursuit of Excellence 18U was led by Dallas Comeau, who scored the team's only goal. Comeau scored 14:31 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Pikes Peak Miners 18U.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Colten Lancaster made 19 saves for Pursuit of Excellence 18U on 21 shots. Pursuit of Excellence 18U incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.