Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U tried to dig itself out of a three-goal hole, but Lansing Capitals 18U held on for a 3-2 victory.

Lansing Capitals 18U made the score 3-0 on a goal by Zac DeSimpelare at 12:47 in the first period, and Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U got as close as 3-2 when James Wade scored 8:32 into the third period.

DeSimpelare had a great game for Lansing Capitals 18U, netting two goals.

The defensemen of Lansing Capitals 18U were also effective in Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U's zone, and came away with two goals.

Conor Durgan also scored for Lansing Capitals 18U. More assists for Lansing Capitals 18U came via Mitchell Shier, who had two and Tyler Bishop, Zachary Roberts, and Trenton Kulczyk, who contributed one a piece.

Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U could not produce up to it normal offensive output. Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U averages 4.2 goals per game. Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U kept Lansing Capitals 18U's goalie busy throughout the game, and Matthew Macinnis made 33 saves on 35 shots.

Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U was helped by Robert Tirea, who tallied one goal. Tirea scored on the power play 6:45 into the third period to make the score 3-1 Lansing Capitals 18U. A roughing penalty on Camren Jorgensen had put Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U on the power play. Troy Loggins provided the assist. Other players who recorded assists for Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U were Max Mclain and Tyler Wilkerson, who each chipped in one.

Lansing Capitals 18U incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Kenny Eakle rejected 27 shots on goal for Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U. Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.