Meijer AAA 18U used a sparkling performance by Colt Hanks to take down Esmark Stars 18U, as the netminder did not allow a goal in Meijer AAA 18U's 1-0 shutout victory.

Grant Ledford's game-winning tally was the game's only goal. It came at 7:35 in the second period. Meijer AAA 18U had taken the advantage when Esmark Stars 18U's Cam Williams got sent off for elbowing. Skylar Miller assisted on the tally.

Meijer AAA 18U was sparked by Ledford, who finished with one goal.

Meijer AAA 18U managed to stay out of the box better than usual, tallying one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Meijer AAA 18U ended up below its season average of 11.0 penalty minutes per game. Meijer AAA 18U's defensive play was more effective than usual against Esmark Stars 18U. Meijer AAA 18U averages 2.2 goals allowed per game. Meijer AAA 18U kept Esmark Stars 18U's goalie busy throughout the game, and Joseph Hubert made 30 saves on 31 shots.

Esmark Stars 18U could not produce up to its normal offensive output. Esmark Stars 18U averages 3.0 goals per game.

Colt Hanks made 27 saves for Meijer AAA 18U on 27 shots. Meijer AAA 18U registered one goal on two power play opportunities. Esmark Stars 18U incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.