Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as West Michigan Hounds 18U defeated San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U in a shootout 5-4.

West Michigan Hounds 18U saw a two-goal lead disappear, but was able to secure the win in a shootout. West Michigan Hounds 18U made the score 4-2 on a goal by Zander Sorenson at 6:47 in the third period. San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U evened things up at 4-4 on a goal by Ryan Meure at 16:45 in the third period.

West Michigan Hounds 18U surpassed its usual scoring output this season. West Michigan Hounds 18U averages 2.0 goals per game. West Michigan Hounds 18U was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 16 penalty minutes.

West Michigan Hounds 18U was led by Kyle Prendel, who racked up one goal and two assists. Prendel scored short handed 6:09 into the second period to make the score 1-1. A kneeing call on Trevor Salmen put West Michigan Hounds 18U on the penalty kill. West Michigan Hounds 18U additionally got points from Sorenson, who also had one goal and one assist. Others who scored for West Michigan Hounds 18U included Kyle Berry and Mason Graves, who each put in one. In addition, West Michigan Hounds 18U received assists from Luke Kiel, Matthew Noronen, and Dakota Wilson, who contributed one each.

San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U's offense rang up 45 shots on West Michigan Hounds 18U's net.

San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U also got points from Matthew Ebertin, who also registered one goal and one assist. San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U also had goals scored by Zachary Fobar and Felix Takacsi-Nagy, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U were Eric Pinsky, who had two and Ethan Jones, Trevor Weinstock, Corey Semmelmayer, and Alexander Beckert, who each chipped in one.

Chance Kremer made 41 saves for West Michigan Hounds 18U on 45 shots. West Michigan Hounds 18U registered one goal on two power play opportunities. Austin Knoebel recorded 20 saves for San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U. San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.