Tyler Berndt lifted Madison Capitols 18U to a 6-2 victory with a hat trick against HC Dallas 18U.

Berndt's first goal came 22 seconds into the second period. He then added goals at 2:38 into the second and at 7:56 into the second.

HC Dallas 18U's power play was ineffective against Madison Capitols 18U's penalty kill, which allowed one goal while shorthanded.

Madison Capitols 18U outdid its season average for goals scored. Madison Capitols 18U has scored at the pace of 3.5 goals per game during the current campaign. Madison Capitols 18U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 46 minutes in penalties during the game.

Madison Capitols 18U also got points from Austin Redders, who also grabbed one goal and one assist, Jules Vigy, who also finished with one goal and one assist, and Jordan Fader, who also registered one goal and two assists. More assists for Madison Capitols 18U came via Eugene Fadyeyev, who had two and Clayton Brown, Chase Mickleson, Kasey Fitzjerrels, Matthew Carr, and Brendon Gysbers, who each chipped in one.

HC Dallas 18U could not produce up to its normal offensive output. HC Dallas 18U puts an average of 4.3 pucks into the net per game. Madison Capitols 18U's defense shut down HC Dallas 18U's forwards for much of the game, and HC Dallas 18U got off only 14 shots during the contest. HC Dallas 18U found itself short handed often, totaling 18 penalty minutes and allowing five power plays.

HC Dallas 18U was led by Zachary Black, who racked up one goal. Black scored 14:16 into the first period to make the score 1-0 HC Dallas 18U. Connor Bell picked up the assist. HC Dallas 18U also got a goal from Peter Hatton as well. In addition, HC Dallas 18U received assists from Grayson Dillingham and Blake Sibley, who contributed one each.

Burton Rehm made 12 saves for Madison Capitols 18U on 14 shots. Clayton Pierce made 11 saves before being replaced by Christophe Jobin, who took the loss and made 12 saves.