In a game where neither team could get a cushion, New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U escaped with a 3-2 victory over Lansing Capitals 18U.

New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U gained the winning advantage on a goal by Richie McCartney 8:02 into the third period and hung on until final buzzer.

McCartney was all over the ice for New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U, as he grabbed two goals in the win.

New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U's penalty kill excelled, as New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U gave up one goal despite allowing 10 power plays.

Referees had their hands full with a major incident at 17:00 into the third period. Ten fighting penalties were dished out along with eight game misconducts.

New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U's penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled 11 minors and three majors for 107 minutes in penalty time. New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U surpassed its season average of 25.0 penalty minutes per game.

New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U also got a goal from Greg Malafronte as well. In addition, New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U received assists from Erik Layton, who had two and Anthony Cusanelli, Mike Gelatt, and Charlie Singerhouse, who contributed one each.

Lansing Capitals 18U was often in penalty trouble, totaling eight minors and two majors for 46 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 15.0 minutes per game Lansing Capitals 18U had been spending in the box. Lansing Capitals 18U stifled New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Lansing Capitals 18U was led by Wyatt Beard, who finished with one goal and one assist. Beard scored 7:40 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Zach Roberts provided the assist. Kieran Durgan also scored for Lansing Capitals 18U. Other players who recorded assists for Lansing Capitals 18U were Josh Kirsch and Alex Counseller, who each chipped in one.

Cam Newman rejected 25 shots on goal for New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U. New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U registered zero goals on five power play opportunities. For New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U, Zach Berzolla, Gelatt, Layton, and Singerhouse were ejected from the contest. Andrew Kormos recorded 23 saves for Lansing Capitals 18U. Team's Roberts and Alex Rowe were slapped with misconducts and ejected from the game.