Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Sioux Falls Jr. Stampede 18U defeated NE Wisconsin Hornets 18U in a shootout 2-1.

The shootout featured 10 attempts between both teams. NE Wisconsin Hornets 18U got shootout goals from Colin Toneys and Jack Kraus. In addition to the clincher, Sioux Falls Jr. Stampede 18U got shootout goals from Nate Miller and Dylan Giorgio.

Sioux Falls Jr. Stampede 18U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. NE Wisconsin Hornets 18U was unable to stop Sioux Falls Jr. Stampede 18U from sending pucks towards the net, and Sioux Falls Jr. Stampede 18U eventually piled up 35 shots on goal.

Sioux Falls Jr. Stampede 18U was led by Giorgio, who grabbed one goal. Giorgio scored 4:40 into the second period to make the score 1-0 Sioux Falls Jr. Stampede 18U. Chase Adams picked up the assist. More assists for Sioux Falls Jr. Stampede 18U came via Sam Dexter, who had one.

NE Wisconsin Hornets 18U's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on seven Sioux Falls Jr. Stampede 18U power plays. Sioux Falls Jr. Stampede 18U's defense shut down NE Wisconsin Hornets 18U's forwards for much of the game, and NE Wisconsin Hornets 18U got off only nine shots during the contest.

NE Wisconsin Hornets 18U was led by Matthew Fisher, who scored the team's only goal. Fisher scored 4:56 into the third period to make the score 1-1. Toneys assisted on the tally.

Drew Schenkenberg rejected eight shots on goal for Sioux Falls Jr. Stampede 18U. Sioux Falls Jr. Stampede 18U incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Trenton Ledocq made 33 saves for NE Wisconsin Hornets 18U on 34 shots. NE Wisconsin Hornets 18U incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.