Ryan Leibold netted a hat trick to lead Washington Little Capitals 18U over Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U, 5-1.

Leibold notched his first tally 5:34 into the second period. He then added goals at 10:37 into the second and at 15:21 into the second.

Washington Little Capitals 18U's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U power plays. Washington Little Capitals 18U forced Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U goalie Joseph Giacobbo to work between the pipes, taking 46 shots.

Washington Little Capitals 18U also got a goal from Adam Beyerlein as well. In addition, Washington Little Capitals 18U received assists from Cade Groton, who had four and Alec Cordova and Colin Leslie, who each chipped in one.

Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U could not produce up to its normal offensive output. Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U puts an average of 3.2 pucks into the net per game. Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 22 minutes in penalties during the game.

Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U was led by Nicholas Frangos, who scored the team's only goal. Frangos scored 6:09 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Rick Walsh picked up the assist.

Washington Little Capitals 18U's Alex Chen stopped 18 shots out of the 19 that he faced. Washington Little Capitals 18U incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Joseph Giacobbo made 41 saves for Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U on 46 shots.