Pursuit of Excellence 18U climbed out of a two-goal hole to beat San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U, 3-2.

Pursuit of Excellence 18U never led in the game until netting the game winner. Pursuit of Excellence 18U fell behind 2-0 after a goal by San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U's Ethan Jones at 11:11 in the first period. Pursuit of Excellence 18U knotted things up at 2-2 on a goal by Ethan King at 47 seconds in the third period. Pursuit of Excellence 18U netted the game winner on the power play at 15:58 in the third period on a goal by King.

Pursuit of Excellence 18U was paced by Brendan Lane, who registered one goal.

Pursuit of Excellence 18U forced San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U goalie Devin Cooley to work between the pipes, taking 34 shots. Pursuit of Excellence 18U took advantage of San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U's penalties, tallying two goals off of three power play opportunities.

Thomas Goldade also scored for Pursuit of Excellence 18U. More assists for Pursuit of Excellence 18U came via Zachary Zorn, Jarod Hovde, Mitchell Zambon, and Dallas Goodwin, who each chipped in one.

San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U kept Pursuit of Excellence 18U's goalie busy throughout the game, and Joseph McLeod made 34 saves on 36 shots. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.

San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U was helped by Trevor Weinstock, who finished with one goal. Weinstock scored on the power play 8:34 into the first period to make the score 1-0 San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U. San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U had gotten the advantage when Pursuit of Excellence 18U's Lane was sent off for elbowing. Aaron Burden assisted on the tally. In addition, San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U received assists from Zachary Fobar and Lucas Semkiw, who contributed one each.

Pursuit of Excellence 18U incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U's Cooley stopped 31 shots out of the 34 that he faced. San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.