Lansing Capitals 18U used a goal by Shane Dunsmore and a superb defensive effort to beat Esmark Stars 18U, 1-0.

Lansing Capitals 18U was sparked by Dunsmore, who finished with one goal. Dunsmore scored 6:54 into the third period to make the score 1-0 Lansing Capitals 18U. Riffel assisted on the tally.

Lansing Capitals 18U stifled Esmark Stars 18U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Esmark Stars 18U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. Esmark Stars 18U could not produce up to its normal offensive output. Esmark Stars 18U averages 3.1 goals per game.

Ricky Gonzalez made 23 saves for Lansing Capitals 18U on 23 shots. Lansing Capitals 18U incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Scott Trellis rejected 17 shots on goal for Esmark Stars 18U. Esmark Stars 18U incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Esmark Stars 18U ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and David Polinski was ejected from the game.