Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Long Island Gulls 18U defeated Esmark Stars 18U in a shootout 4-3.

The two teams needed 10 turns to complete the shootout. Esmark Stars 18U's shootout goal was scored by Austin Martz. In addition to the clincher, Long Island Gulls 18U got a shootout goal from Luke Walker.

Long Island Gulls 18U outdid its season average for goals scored. Long Island Gulls 18U has scored at the pace of 0.0 goals per game during the current campaign. Long Island Gulls 18U's defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. Long Island Gulls 18U averages 0.0 goals allowed per game. Long Island Gulls 18U found itself short handed often, totaling 27 penalty minutes and allowing five power plays.

Long Island Gulls 18U was led by Tyler Barrow, who had one goal and one assist. Barrow scored 3:36 into the third period to make the score 3-2 Long Island Gulls 18U. Chris Guido picked up the assist. Long Island Gulls 18U additionally got points from Walker, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Long Island Gulls 18U also got a goal from Keith Jusas as well. More assists for Long Island Gulls 18U came via Robert Bottoni and Franco Cascarino, who contributed one each.

Esmark Stars 18U's offense rang up 37 shots on Long Island Gulls 18U's net. Esmark Stars 18U's normally stingy defense allowed more goals than usual. Esmark Stars 18U gives up 1.9 goal per game.

Esmark Stars 18U was helped by Shane Riley, who registered one goal. Riley scored on the power play 10:11 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Esmark Stars 18U. Esmark Stars 18U had taken the advantage when Long Island Gulls 18U's Patrick Sullivan got sent off for slashing. Dawson Richard provided the assist. Esmark Stars 18U also got points from Beau Heakins, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Michael Lamison also scored for Esmark Stars 18U. In addition, Esmark Stars 18U received assists from Kenny Dee, who had one and Andrew Koziara, who had two.

Long Island Gulls 18U's Brandon Bussi stopped 34 shots out of the 37 that he faced. Long Island Gulls 18U registered one goal on three power play opportunities. For Long Island Gulls 18U, Tyler Peterson was ejected from the game. Joseph Hubert recorded 13 saves for Esmark Stars 18U. Esmark Stars 18U incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.