Ryan Butler had one point to lead Pursuit of Excellence 18U to a 5-2 victory over Arizona Bobcats 18U.

Pursuit of Excellence 18U surpassed its usual scoring output this season. Pursuit of Excellence 18U has scored at the pace of 2.9 goals per game during the current campaign. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.

Pursuit of Excellence 18U additionally got points from Cassidy Bowes, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Matt Kasowski also scored for Pursuit of Excellence 18U. More assists for Pursuit of Excellence 18U came via Sami Pharaon, who had two and Turner Sharp, Aidan Buhler, Brett Piper, Ty Pochipinski, and Wyatt McLeod, who contributed one each.

Arizona Bobcats 18U was led by Tony Cimato, who grabbed one goal and one assist. Cimato scored 15:18 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Arizona Bobcats 18U. Matt Tweten picked up the assist. Arizona Bobcats 18U also got a goal from Clayton Lackey as well. Other players who recorded assists for Arizona Bobcats 18U were Ryan Radke, who had one.

Poulin Austin made 24 saves for Pursuit of Excellence 18U on 26 shots. Pursuit of Excellence 18U totaled nine minutes in penalty time with two minors and one major and went 1-for-2 on the power play. Arizona Bobcats 18U took out Blake Bjella after he had made 12 saves and installed Brad Donaldson in goal, where he finished with 13 saves and the loss. Arizona Bobcats 18U incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.