Esmark Stars 18U survived a determined comeback attempt by HC Dallas 18U on the way to a 4-2 win.

Esmark Stars 18U made the score 4-1 on a goal by Brendan Johns at 5:40 in the third period, and HC Dallas 18U got as close as 4-2 when Todd Luther scored 6:36 into the third period.

Esmark Stars 18U's offense rang up 35 shots on HC Dallas 18U's net.

Esmark Stars 18U was helped by Max Milan, who had one goal and one assist. Milan scored 1:08 into the third period to make the score 3-0 Esmark Stars 18U. Matt Amelio assisted on the tally. Esmark Stars 18U additionally got points from Andrew Koziara, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Austin Martz also scored for Esmark Stars 18U. Other players who recorded assists for Esmark Stars 18U were Cam Williams, Hunter Fraser, Michael Lamison, and Shane Riley, who each chipped in one.

HC Dallas 18U was helped by Brad Bowes, who registered one goal. Bowes scored on the power play 3:42 into the third period to make the score 3-1 Esmark Stars 18U. A high sticking penalty on Caleb Ernst had put HC Dallas 18U on the power play. Blaise Muriel picked up the assist. In addition, HC Dallas 18U received assists from Michael Shippee, Louis Helsen, and Hunter Bersani, who contributed one each.

Esmark Stars 18U's William Lowe III stopped 18 shots out of the 20 that he faced. Esmark Stars 18U incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with three minors. George McBey made 31 saves for HC Dallas 18U on 35 shots. HC Dallas 18U incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with three minors.