Tristan Ashbrook netted a hat trick to lead Omaha AAA 18U over Esmark Stars 18U, 7-1.

Ashbrook's first goal came 8:51 into the first period. He then added goals at 13:03 into the second and at 9:54 into the third.

Omaha AAA 18U was led by goalie Cole Weaver, who finished with 31 saves while allowing one goal. Weaver certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 1.6 entering the contest.

Esmark Stars 18U was unable to stop Omaha AAA 18U from sending pucks towards the net, and Omaha AAA 18U eventually piled up 49 shots on goal. Omaha AAA 18U struggled to stay out of the sin bin throughout the game as it finished the game with 24 penalty minutes for six opposing power plays.

Omaha AAA 18U additionally got points from Dane Johnson, who also registered one goal and three assists and Jaden Anderson, who also finished with one goal and three assists. Omaha AAA 18U also had goals scored by Dylan McDonald and Jarett Mari, who scored one goal each. In addition, Omaha AAA 18U received assists from Conor Yawney, who had two and TJ Polglaze, Brendon Gysbers, Nicholas Caprio, and Jasper Weatherby, who contributed one each.

Esmark Stars 18U's offense rang up 32 shots on Omaha AAA 18U's net. Esmark Stars 18U's defense was uncharacteristically lax during the game. Esmark Stars 18U averages 2.2 goals allowed per game. Esmark Stars 18U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 38 minutes in penalties during the game.

Esmark Stars 18U was led by Brendan Johns, who scored the team's only goal. Johns scored on the power play 3:10 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Omaha AAA 18U. Esmark Stars 18U had gotten the advantage when Omaha AAA 18U's Mari was sent off for tripping. Cam Williams assisted on the tally.

Omaha AAA 18U registered two goals on eight power play opportunities. Esmark Stars 18U's William Lowe III stopped 42 shots out of the 49 that he faced. Esmark Stars 18U ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Matt Amelio was ejected from the game.