Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Arizona Bobcats 18U defeated Pikes Peak Miners 18U in a shootout 4-3.

The shootout lasted for eight attempts between the teams. In addition to the clincher, Arizona Bobcats 18U got a shootout goal from Matt Tweten.

Arizona Bobcats 18U saw a two-goal lead disappear, but was able to secure the win in a shootout. Arizona Bobcats 18U made the score 3-1 on a power play goal by Reise Kieffer at 14:16 in the second period. Pikes Peak Miners 18U evened things up at 3-3 on a power play goal by JP Nolette at 4:50 in the third period.

Arizona Bobcats 18U stifled Pikes Peak Miners 18U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Arizona Bobcats 18U was helped by Auston Palumbo, who racked up one goal. Palumbo scored 10:41 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Arizona Bobcats 18U. Arizona Bobcats 18U additionally got points from Kieffer, who also grabbed one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Arizona Bobcats 18U also got a goal from Jacob Kerns as well. Other players who recorded assists for Arizona Bobcats 18U were Alec Salotti, who had one and Daniel Francis, who had two.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U was held below its usual level of production. Pikes Peak Miners 18U averages 6.3 goals per game.

David Dziezawiec also scored for Pikes Peak Miners 18U. In addition, Pikes Peak Miners 18U received assists from Vlad Zhidkikh, who had one.

Josh Nolan made 18 saves for Arizona Bobcats 18U on 21 shots. Arizona Bobcats 18U totaled 17 minutes in penalty time with one minor and one major and went 1-for-3 on the power play. For Arizona Bobcats 18U, Kerns was ejected from the game. Erik Anderson recorded 21 saves for Pikes Peak Miners 18U. Pikes Peak Miners 18U incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.