Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Esmark Stars 18U defeated HC Dallas 18U in a shootout 4-3.

The shootout featured nine attempts between both teams. HC Dallas 18U's shootout goal was scored by Bobby Rogers. Esmark Stars 18U's other shootout goal was scored by Carter Ekberg.

Esmark Stars 18U saw a two-goal lead disappear, but was able to secure the win in a shootout. Esmark Stars 18U made the score 3-1 on a goal by Thomas Kimmick at 2:49 in the third period. HC Dallas 18U evened things up at 3-3 on a goal by Patric Fun at 4:41 in the third period.

Esmark Stars 18U forced HC Dallas 18U's netminders to work in net, ripping 31 shots and forcing 27 saves. Christophe Jobin made 15 stops and Clayton Pierce made 12.

Esmark Stars 18U was led by Adam Alavi, who grabbed one goal and one assist. Alavi scored 42 seconds into the second period to make the score 1-0 Esmark Stars 18U. Austin Martz assisted on the tally. Jon Dagnal also scored for Esmark Stars 18U. In addition, Esmark Stars 18U received assists from Ekberg, Brendon Zack, and Vincent Casale, who each chipped in one.

Esmark Stars 18U was unable to stop HC Dallas 18U from sending pucks towards the net, and HC Dallas 18U eventually piled up 37 shots on goal.

HC Dallas 18U was helped by Gary Russell, who had one goal. Russell scored 3:14 into the third period to make the score 3-2 Esmark Stars 18U. Ethan Chun picked up the assist. HC Dallas 18U additionally got points from Chun, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Other players who recorded assists for HC Dallas 18U were Jake Hagstrom, Ben Bledsoe, and Connor Bell, who contributed one each.

Joseph Recktenwald recorded 34 saves for Esmark Stars 18U. Esmark Stars 18U incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. HC Dallas 18U incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.