Pikes Peak Miners 18U had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 6-2 win over Phoenix Firebirds 18U.

Phoenix Firebirds 18U's eight penalties came back to haunt it, as Phoenix Firebirds 18U let up four goals while on the penalty kill.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U was led by Luke Slouka, who grabbed one goal. Slouka scored on the power play 9:07 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Pikes Peak Miners 18U. Pikes Peak Miners 18U had gotten the advantage when Phoenix Firebirds 18U's Blake Waldersen was sent off for cross checking. Will Matheson picked up the assist.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Phoenix Firebirds 18U to score on any of its three power plays. Phoenix Firebirds 18U was unable to stop Pikes Peak Miners 18U from sending pucks towards the net, and Pikes Peak Miners 18U eventually piled up 44 shots on goal.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U additionally got points from Connor Hutchins, who also tallied one goal and two assists to lead the team in points and Matheson, who also had one goal and one assist. Nicholas Bower also scored for Pikes Peak Miners 18U. Other players who recorded assists for Pikes Peak Miners 18U were Derek Famula and Eric Miller, who each chipped in one and Luc Gradisar and Tristan de Swardt, who contributed two a piece.

Phoenix Firebirds 18U struggled to stay out of the sin bin throughout the game as it finished the game with 26 penalty minutes for eight opposing power plays.

Phoenix Firebirds 18U was led by Nick Novin, who registered one goal. Novin scored short handed 16:59 into the second period to make the score 5-2 Pikes Peak Miners 18U. Phoenix Firebirds 18U was on a disadvantage when Jake Bayer went off the ice for tripping. Tim Workman assisted on the tally. Phoenix Firebirds 18U also got a goal from Daniel Nachbar as well. More assists for Phoenix Firebirds 18U came via Hector Majul, who had one.

Grant Payne made 21 saves for Pikes Peak Miners 18U on 23 shots. Pikes Peak Miners 18U incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. David Volkmann rejected 38 shots on goal for Phoenix Firebirds 18U.