HC Dallas 18U used a goal by Gary Russell and a superb defensive effort to beat West Michigan Hounds 18U, 1-0.

HC Dallas 18U was paced by Russell, who registered one goal. Russell scored 11:42 into the third period to make the score 1-0 HC Dallas 18U. Sibley provided the assist.

HC Dallas 18U's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four West Michigan Hounds 18U power plays. HC Dallas 18U's offense operated below its season average. HC Dallas 18U averages 3.9 goals per game. HC Dallas 18U featured an improved defense during the game. HC Dallas 18U allows 3.0 goals per game. HC Dallas 18U kept West Michigan Hounds 18U's goalie busy throughout the game, and Chance Kremer made 33 saves on 34 shots.

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

Link Ferch rejected 15 shots on goal for HC Dallas 18U. HC Dallas 18U incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with three minors. West Michigan Hounds 18U incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors.