Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Chicago Mission 18U defeated Little Caesars 18U in a shootout 2-1.

The shootout featured 10 attempts between both teams. Little Caesars 18U's shootout goal was scored by Alexander Andonoff. Chicago Mission 18U also got a shootout goal from Brendan Aird.

Chicago Mission 18U overcame a one-goal deficit to capture the victory. Chicago Mission 18U trailed 1-0 after a power play goal by Little Caesars 18U's Roman Kinal at 8:04 in the first period. Chicago Mission 18U tied things up at 1-1 on a goal by Peter Zhong at 7:45 in the second period.

Chicago Mission 18U did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. Chicago Mission 18U puts an average of 4.2 pucks into the net per game. Chicago Mission 18U's power play unit failed to produce, and was held to zero goals on nine chances.

Little Caesars 18U stifled Chicago Mission 18U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Little Caesars 18U's offense operated below its season average. Little Caesars 18U averages 4.4 goals per game. Chicago Mission 18U was unable to stop Little Caesars 18U from sending pucks towards the net, and Little Caesars 18U eventually piled up 31 shots on goal. Little Caesars 18U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 26 minutes in penalties during the game.

In addition, Little Caesars 18U received assists from Jacob Skolnik, who had one.

Chicago Mission 18U's Myles Hektor stopped 30 shots out of the 31 that he faced. Chicago Mission 18U incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Justyn Gillis made 24 saves for Little Caesars 18U on 25 shots. Little Caesars 18U registered one goal on two power play opportunities.