A stellar performance between the pipes by Darion Hanson helped Omaha AAA 18U defeat Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U, 2-1.

Omaha AAA 18U was paced by Matt Christian, who racked up one goal. Christian scored 15:20 into the third period to make the score 2-1 Omaha AAA 18U. Zach Kramer picked up the assist.

Omaha AAA 18U put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U to score on any of its four power plays.

Omaha AAA 18U additionally got points from Casey Gilling, who also had one goal and one assist.

Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U managed to stay out of the box better than usual, registering one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U ended up below its season average of 12.0 penalty minutes per game. Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U puts an average of 3.4 pucks into the net per game. Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U forced Omaha AAA 18U goalie Hanson to work between the pipes, taking 37 shots.

Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U was led by Taylor Urch, who scored the team's only goal. Urch scored 8:37 into the third period to make the score 1-1. Ryan Miller assisted on the tally.

Hanson recorded 36 saves for Omaha AAA 18U. Omaha AAA 18U incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with three minors. Sean Lincoln made 21 saves for Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U on 23 shots.