Undaunted by a two-goal deficit, Minnesota Blades 18U battled back to claim a 4-3 victory over Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U.

Minnesota Blades 18U never led in the game until netting the game winner. Minnesota Blades 18U fell behind 3-1 after a short handed goal by Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U's Jeremy Wilber at 1:20 in the third period. Minnesota Blades 18U tied things up at 3-3 on a goal by Zerban Jensen at 9:11 in the third period. Minnesota Blades 18U netted the game winner on the power play at 11:58 in the third period on a goal by Jensen.

Minnesota Blades 18U got the win thanks to a great game by Jensen, who had one goal and three assists.

Minnesota Blades 18U forced Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U goalie Garet Ciaramella to work between the pipes, taking 32 shots. Minnesota Blades 18U outdid its season average for goals scored. Minnesota Blades 18U has scored at the pace of 0.0 goals per game during the current campaign. Minnesota Blades 18U's defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. Minnesota Blades 18U is averaging 0.0 goals against for the season.

Minnesota Blades 18U also had goals scored by Dollimer Austin, Moore Auggie, and Hodgen Nick, who each put in one. In addition, Minnesota Blades 18U received assists from Holt Dylan, who had two.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U gave up more goals than its normal season average. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U averages 1.6 goal allowed per game. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U was helped by Andrew Jackson, who had one goal. Jackson scored 11:02 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U. Tyler Briley assisted on the tally. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U also got points from Briley, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U were Joseph Campolieto, who had one and David Pfoestl, who had two.

Gerads Ridge made 18 saves for Minnesota Blades 18U on 21 shots. Minnesota Blades 18U incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U's Ciaramella stopped 28 shots out of the 32 that he faced. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U registered zero goals on two power play opportunities.