Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Texas Tornado 18U defeated Phoenix Firebirds 18U in a shootout 4-3.

Texas Tornado 18U saw a two-goal lead disappear, but was able to secure the win in a shootout. Texas Tornado 18U made the score 3-1 on a goal by Tommy Dierl at 2:17 in the third period. Phoenix Firebirds 18U evened things up at 3-3 on a goal by Tanner Otts at 11:33 in the third period.

Texas Tornado 18U's offense rang up 33 shots on Phoenix Firebirds 18U's net.

Texas Tornado 18U also got a goal from Gary Lassan as well. Other players who recorded assists for Texas Tornado 18U were Chris Beck, who had two and Tyler Shelton, Austin Murray, and Calyn Clardy, who contributed one a piece.

Phoenix Firebirds 18U kept Texas Tornado 18U's goalie busy throughout the game, and Cooper Cothran made 28 saves on 31 shots. Phoenix Firebirds 18U's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in three goals.

Phoenix Firebirds 18U was led by Justin Dungey, who racked up two goals. Dungey scored the first of his two goals at 5:28 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Phoenix Firebirds 18U. Colin Kenyon assisted on the tally. Dungey's next tally made the score 3-2 Texas Tornado 18U with 13:14 left in the third period. Jake Bayer picked up the assist. In addition, Phoenix Firebirds 18U received assists from Steven Zavesky and Jim Ericsson, who each chipped in one.

Texas Tornado 18U avoided the penalty box for the entire game and scored zero goals off of zero power plays. Jaxson Gosnell rejected 29 shots on goal for Phoenix Firebirds 18U. Phoenix Firebirds 18U finished the contest with no penalties and went 0-for-0 with the man advantage.