Undaunted by a two-goal deficit, Pikes Peak Miners 18U battled back to claim a 3-2 victory over Omaha AAA 18U.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U never led in the game until netting the game winner. Pikes Peak Miners 18U trailed 2-0 after a goal by Omaha AAA 18U's Jarrett Mari at 4:46 in the second period. Pikes Peak Miners 18U knotted things up at 2-2 on a power play goal by Cooper Spears at 14:03 in the second period. Pikes Peak Miners 18U netted the game winner at 14:13 in the second period on a goal by Spears.

Luke Boose was all over the ice for Pikes Peak Miners 18U, as he registered two goals in the win.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U stifled Omaha AAA 18U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Pikes Peak Miners 18U's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals. Pikes Peak Miners 18U was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 38 penalty minutes.

In addition, Pikes Peak Miners 18U received assists from Mitch Porter, Jake Eubank, Christian Gums, and Trevor Paradise, who contributed one each.

Omaha AAA 18U kept Pikes Peak Miners 18U's goalie busy throughout the game, and Erik Anderson made 31 saves on 33 shots. Omaha AAA 18U got its opportunities on the power play, but did not convert any of its 10 chances.

Omaha AAA 18U was helped by Sean Stefaniak, who finished with one goal. Stefaniak scored 4:10 into the second period to make the score 1-0 Omaha AAA 18U. More assists for Omaha AAA 18U came via TJ Polglaze and Matt Nehls, who each chipped in one.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U registered two goals on six power play opportunities. Omaha AAA 18U's Lucas Van Dyke stopped 23 shots out of the 26 that he faced. Omaha AAA 18U incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.