Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Esmark Stars 18U defeated New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U in a shootout 4-3.

Esmark Stars 18U overcame a three-goal deficit to capture the victory. Esmark Stars 18U fell behind 3-0 after a power play goal by New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U's Max Weber at 6:51 in the second period. Esmark Stars 18U tied things up at 3-3 on a power play goal by Hunter Fraser at 4:04 in the third period.

Esmark Stars 18U forced New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U goalie Brendahn Bralwey to work between the pipes, taking 44 shots. Esmark Stars 18U was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 46 penalty minutes.

Esmark Stars 18U was led by Michael Lamison, who racked up one goal and one assist. Lamison scored 13:59 into the second period to make the score 3-1 New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U. Andrew Koziara provided the assist. Caleb Ernst also scored for Esmark Stars 18U. In addition, Esmark Stars 18U received assists from Max Milan, who had one.

New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 20 minutes in penalties during the game. New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U had trouble converting on the power play advantage, managing just two goals on 13 chances.

New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U was helped by Zach Noble, who finished with one goal. Noble scored 15:52 into the first period to make the score 1-0 New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U. Trevor Madden picked up the assist. More assists for New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U came via Matt Milne, who had one and Boomer Miller, who had two.

William Lowe III made 16 saves for Esmark Stars 18U on 19 shots. Esmark Stars 18U registered one goal on eight power play opportunities. Bralwey rejected 40 shots on goal for New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U.