Esmark Stars 18U had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 5-1 win over HC Dallas 18U.

David Polinski had one goal and two assists to lead Esmark Stars 18U. Polinski scored 11:49 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Esmark Stars 18U. Brian Dee provided the assist.

Esmark Stars 18U was led by goalie Scott Trellis, who finished with 29 saves while allowing one goal. Trellis certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 1.62 entering the contest.

Esmark Stars 18U put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow HC Dallas 18U to score on any of its three power plays.

Esmark Stars 18U additionally got points from James Unger, who also finished with one goal and one assist, David Jerome, who also registered one goal and one assist, and Dee, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Esmark Stars 18U also got a goal from Adam Alavi as well. More assists for Esmark Stars 18U came via Ethan Homitz, Carter Ekberg, and Andrew Koziara, who each chipped in one.

HC Dallas 18U could not produce up to its normal offensive output. HC Dallas 18U puts an average of 3.9 pucks into the net per game.

HC Dallas 18U was led by Lucas Mendes, who scored the team's only goal. Mendes scored 14:26 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Esmark Stars 18U. Peter Hatton picked up the assist.

Esmark Stars 18U incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Link Ferch recorded 21 saves for HC Dallas 18U. HC Dallas 18U incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.