Pikes Peak Miners 18U had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 4-1 win over Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U was sparked by Brendan Doyle, who finished with one goal and one assist. Doyle scored 14:41 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Pikes Peak Miners 18U. Preston Weeks provided the assist.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U power plays. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U was unable to stop Pikes Peak Miners 18U from sending pucks towards the net, and Pikes Peak Miners 18U eventually piled up 47 shots on goal.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U also got points from Ethan Daniels, who also racked up one goal and one assist, Vlad Zhidkikh, who also grabbed one goal and one assist, and Trevor Paradise, who also had one goal and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for Pikes Peak Miners 18U were Hudson Cramer, who had one.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U managed to hold Pikes Peak Miners 18U's power play largely in check, allowing only one goal while on the disadvantage. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U finished with 46 penalty minutes.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U was led by Mergim Berisha, who scored the team's only goal. Berisha scored 16:02 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Pikes Peak Miners 18U. Stefan Krupski assisted on the tally.

Jeremy Swayman made 20 saves for Pikes Peak Miners 18U on 21 shots. Pikes Peak Miners 18U incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Garet Ciaramella recorded 43 saves for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U.