Nicholas Nast stood on his head and made 30 saves to lead California Titans 18U to a 2-1 victory over West Michigan Hounds 18U.

California Titans 18U was sparked by Evan Somoza, who tallied one goal and one assist. Somoza scored on the power play 7:53 into the third period to make the score 2-1 California Titans 18U. A goalie interference penalty on Dakota Wilson had put California Titans 18U on the power play. Nicholas Bortolotto picked up the assist.

California Titans 18U's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five West Michigan Hounds 18U power plays.

California Titans 18U also had goals scored by Eric Weber and Connor Chilton, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for California Titans 18U were Blake Carricaburu, who had one.

California Titans 18U was unable to stop West Michigan Hounds 18U from sending pucks towards the net, and West Michigan Hounds 18U eventually piled up 31 shots on goal.

West Michigan Hounds 18U was led by Matthew Beecham, who scored the team's only goal. Beecham scored 14:10 into the first period to make the score 1-0 West Michigan Hounds 18U. William Nichol provided the assist.

California Titans 18U totaled 21 minutes in penalty time with three minors and one major and went 1-for-3 on the power play. California Titans 18U ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Danny Gold was ejected from the game. Chance Kremer rejected 20 shots on goal for West Michigan Hounds 18U. West Michigan Hounds 18U incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with three minors.