Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U's Cole Hepler had a big offensive game, scoring two goals and contributing one assist in his team's 4-0 win over Pursuit of Excellence 18U.

Hepler found the back of the net 30 seconds into the first period to make the score 1-0 Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U and again while short handed 10:02 into the third to make the score 4-0 Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U.

Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances.

Joe Bender also scored for Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U. Other players who recorded assists for Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U were Ryan Lottes, Clayton Bouchard, Sam Schiffer, and Carmen Dalesandro, who each chipped in one.

Pursuit of Excellence 18U was often in penalty trouble, totaling six minors and one major for 27 minutes in penalty time. Pursuit of Excellence 18U had been averaging 20.0 minutes in penalties per game. Pursuit of Excellence 18U's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on eight Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U power plays. Pursuit of Excellence 18U's offense operated below it season average. Pursuit of Excellence 18U puts an average of 2.3 pucks into the net per game.

Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U's Alex Androkites stopped 15 shots out of the 15 that he faced. Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Cameron Smith made 26 saves for Pursuit of Excellence 18U on 30 shots. Pursuit of Excellence 18U ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Mackenzie Hollis was ejected from the game.