Meijer AAA 18U took the lead against Pikes Peak Miners 18U in the first period and maintained it until the end of the game to secure a tight 3-1 victory.

Meijer AAA 18U took over the lead for good with a goal by Luke Cornell at 5:34 in the first period. Jacob Stallings assisted on the tally.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U was stymied by Meijer AAA 18U's netminder Colt Hanks, who stopped 40 shots during the victory. Hanks certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 1.71 entering the contest.

Meijer AAA 18U was sparked by Stallings, who racked up one goal and one assist. Stallings scored 9:11 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Meijer AAA 18U. Andrew Walker picked up the assist.

Meijer AAA 18U's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as Meijer AAA 18U finished with 16 penalty minutes.

Meijer AAA 18U also got a goal from Ryan Hein as well. More assists for Meijer AAA 18U came via Kyle Prendel, Ryan Wolfe, and Caleb Hite, who contributed one each.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Meijer AAA 18U power plays. Pikes Peak Miners 18U was held below its usual level of production. Pikes Peak Miners 18U puts an average of 3.2 pucks into the net per game. Pikes Peak Miners 18U's offense rang up 41 shots on Meijer AAA 18U's net.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U was led by Calvon Boots, who scored the team's only goal. Boots scored on the power play 8:29 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Meijer AAA 18U. Pikes Peak Miners 18U had taken the advantage when Meijer AAA 18U's Collin Rewerts got sent off for roughing. Michael Houlihan provided the assist.

Jeremy Swayman made 27 saves for Pikes Peak Miners 18U on 30 shots. Pikes Peak Miners 18U incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.