Elijah Latimer netted a hat trick to lead Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U over Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U, 6-2.

Latimer's first goal came 4:45 into the first period. He then added goals at 5:21 into the second and at 10:20 into the third.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U's offense rang up 41 shots on Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U's net. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in three goals.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U also got points from Mergim Berisha, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Matthew Stewart also scored for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U. Other players who recorded assists for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U were Joseph Campolieto, who had two and Jeremy Reiser, Kyle Johnson, and Jimmy Elser, who each chipped in one.

Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U was led by Anthony Starzi, who finished with one goal and one assist. Starzi scored 3:30 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U. David Nee assisted on the tally. Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U also got a goal from Lars Cullver as well. In addition, Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U received assists from Rick Walsh, who had one.

Garet Ciaramella made 21 saves for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U on 23 shots. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors. Cam Perry recorded 35 saves for Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U. Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.