New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U gutted out a close 4-2 win against San Diego Jr. Gulls 18U.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Jimmy Stanger's goal in the second period proved to be the difference maker.

New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U's penalty kill excelled, as New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U gave up one goal despite allowing seven power plays.

New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U was led by Stanger, who racked up one goal. Stanger scored 12:11 into the second period to make the score 3-2 New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U. Trevor Madden assisted on the tally.

New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U's offense rang up 33 shots on San Diego Jr. Gulls 18U's net.

Others who scored for New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U included TJ Hawkins, Zach Noble, and Bobby Freiling, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U were Nick Godfrey, who had two and JP Monteverdi, Davin Van De Zilver, Jack Kosinski, and Matt Milne, who contributed one each.

San Diego Jr. Gulls 18U put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U to score on any of its four power plays.

San Diego Jr. Gulls 18U was helped by Domen Perovsek, who had one goal. Perovsek scored 11:32 into the second period to make the score 2-2. Matthew Winsborrow provided the assist. San Diego Jr. Gulls 18U also got a goal from Matthew Gould as well. In addition, San Diego Jr. Gulls 18U received assists from Josh Morrison, who had one and Joel Robling, who had two.

New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U's Colin Burgess stopped 22 shots out of the 24 that he faced. New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Wyatt Monear made 29 saves for San Diego Jr. Gulls 18U on 33 shots. San Diego Jr. Gulls 18U incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.