Phoenix Firebirds 18U gutted out a close 5-3 win against Detroit Falcons 18U.

Phoenix Firebirds 18U gained the winning advantage on a goal by Sean Winikates 14:40 into the third period and hung on until final buzzer.

Phoenix Firebirds 18U was led by Winikates, who grabbed one goal.

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 four power plays. Detroit Falcons 18U was unable to stop Phoenix Firebirds 18U from sending pucks towards the net, and Phoenix Firebirds 18U eventually piled up 31 shots on goal.

Tim Workman also scored for Phoenix Firebirds 18U. More assists for Phoenix Firebirds 18U came via Jake Bayer, who had two and Brad Dote, Justin Dungey, and Zachery Bryant, who each chipped in one.

Detroit Falcons 18U was helped by Kyle Hooks, who finished with one goal. Hooks scored 6:40 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Detroit Falcons 18U. Detroit Falcons 18U also got points from Bradley Kent, who also tallied one goal and one assist and Jack Pierson, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. In addition, Detroit Falcons 18U received assists from Peter Cabala, who had one.

Phoenix Firebirds 18U took out David Volkmann after he had made 13 saves and installed Jaxson Gosnell in goal, where he finished with six saves and the win. Phoenix Firebirds 18U incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Nate Klebe recorded 26 saves for Detroit Falcons 18U. Detroit Falcons 18U incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.