Detroit Falcons 18U relied on the scoring touch of Guy Soulliere, who netted two goals, to beat Phoenix Firebirds 18U, 3-1.

Soulliere found the back of the net 8:37 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Detroit Falcons 18U and again while 16:57 into the third to make the score 3-1 Detroit Falcons 18U.

Phoenix Firebirds 18U was stymied by Detroit Falcons 18U netminder Scott Murray, who stopped 25 shots during the victory. Murray certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 2.75 entering the contest.

The referees were busy during the game, as 17 penalties were assessed during the course of the contest.

Detroit Falcons 18U stifled Phoenix Firebirds 18U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Detroit Falcons 18U had trouble staying out of the sin bin throughout the game as it finished the game with 18 penalty minutes for four opposing power plays. The leading offender was Trevor Hillman, who totaled four minutes in penalty time with two minors. The defensemen of Detroit Falcons 18U were also effective in Phoenix Firebirds 18U's zone, and came away with two goals.

Detroit Falcons 18U stifled Phoenix Firebirds 18U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Detroit Falcons 18U got a goal from Joel Cochran as well. In addition, Detroit Falcons 18U received assists from Mike Munoz and Justin Stefko, who contributed one each.

Cochran also scored for Detroit Falcons 18U. Other players who recorded assists for Detroit Falcons 18U were.

Phoenix Firebirds 18U put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Detroit Falcons 18U to score on any of its eight power plays. Phoenix Firebirds 18U's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as Phoenix Firebirds 18U finished with 26 penalty minutes. The leading offender was Justin Hermann, who totaled 12 minutes in penalty time with one minor and one misconduct.

Phoenix Firebirds 18U stifled Detroit Falcons 18U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Phoenix Firebirds 18U was led by Blake Waldersen, who scored the team's only goal. Waldersen scored 4:31 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Jon Carkeek provided the assist.

Phoenix Firebirds 18U was led by Waldersen, who scored the team's only goal.

David Volkmann turned away 27 pucks between the pipes for Phoenix Firebirds 18U.