Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U defeated Lansing Capitals 18U in a shootout 5-4.

Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U saw a two-goal lead disappear, but was able to secure the win in a shootout. Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U made the score 4-2 on a goal by Jonathon Pichedwatana at 9:33 in the second period. Lansing Capitals 18U evened things up at 4-4 on a goal by Caleb Wortz at 13:15 in the third period.

Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U surpassed its usual scoring output this season. This season, Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U averages 2.8 goals per contest. Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U had trouble converting on the power play advantage, managing just one goal on 11 chances. Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U was helped by Tyse Teague, who racked up one goal. Teague scored on the power play 13:34 into the first period to make the score 3-1 Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U. Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U had gained a power play chance when Keegan Weckesser was whistled for high sticking. Pichedwatana provided the assist. Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U also got points from Pichedwatana, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U included Kyle Mayhew and Bryce Hunt, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U were Evan Nyhus, who had one and Paul Boutoussov, who had two.

Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals. Lansing Capitals 18U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 46 minutes in penalties during the game.

Lansing Capitals 18U was helped by Michael Rounds, who tallied one goal. Rounds scored 50 seconds into the second period to make the score 3-2 Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U. Kieran Durgan picked up the assist. Lansing Capitals 18U additionally got points from Weckesser, who also had one goal and one assist. Lansing Capitals 18U also got a goal from Zach Roberts as well. In addition, Lansing Capitals 18U received assists from Tim Sharky, Josh Kirsch, and Caleb Hite, who contributed one each.

Sean Lincoln made 23 saves for Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U on 27 shots. Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Ricky Gonzalez recorded 17 saves for Lansing Capitals 18U. Lansing Capitals 18U registered one goal on four power play opportunities.