Indiana Jr. Ice 18U almost clawed its way back from a three-goal deficit, but Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U managed to pull out a 4-2 win in the end.

Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U's Cole Hepler's scored at 7:05 in the second period to put Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U up 4-1.

Trevor Recktenwald had a great game for Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U, netting two goals. Recktenwald's tallies came at 2:26 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U and 4:00 into the second to make the score 3-1 Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U.

Jonathan Kasper also scored for Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U. Other players who recorded assists for Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U were Ryan Lottes, Anthony Parrucci, Tanner Gilliland, Jacob Worcester, Sam Schiffer, and Carmen Dalesandro, who contributed one a piece.

Indiana Jr. Ice 18U was often in penalty trouble, totaling eight minors and one major for 31 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 17.0 minutes per game Indiana Jr. Ice 18U had been spending in the box. Indiana Jr. Ice 18U put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U to score on any of its six power plays. Indiana Jr. Ice 18U did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. Indiana Jr. Ice 18U averages 4.3 goals per game.

Indiana Jr. Ice 18U was helped by Drew Doyon, who registered one goal. Doyon scored 13:27 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U. Anthony Passarelli provided the assist. Indiana Jr. Ice 18U additionally got points from Sam Zike, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. In addition, Indiana Jr. Ice 18U received assists from Eric Gentry, who had one.

Alex Androkites recorded 18 saves for Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U. Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Indiana Jr. Ice 18U's Reid Simpson stopped 21 shots out of the 25 that he faced. Indiana Jr. Ice 18U registered zero goals on two power play opportunities.