Detroit Falcons 18U failed to take advantage of its power play opportunities and West Michigan Hounds 18U shook off a number of penalties to win, 7-2.

West Michigan Hounds 18U was paced by Jairus Schulte, who tallied one goal. Schulte scored 9:21 into the first period to make the score 3-1 West Michigan Hounds 18U. P J Heger picked up the assist.

West Michigan Hounds 18U stifled Detroit Falcons 18U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. West Michigan Hounds 18U forced Detroit Falcons 18U goalie Tucker Gilliland to work between the pipes, taking 32 shots. West Michigan Hounds 18U outdid its season average for goals scored. West Michigan Hounds 18U has scored at the pace of 3.9 goals per game during the current campaign.

West Michigan Hounds 18U also got points from Heger, who also had one goal and one assist and Collin Finkhouse, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Others who scored for West Michigan Hounds 18U included Christian Howard, who had two and Ted Roach and Alex Bjork, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for West Michigan Hounds 18U were Cory Day and Brandon Wolfe, who contributed one a piece.

Detroit Falcons 18U was helped by Brian Stack, who registered one goal. Stack scored 3:04 into the third period to make the score 4-2 West Michigan Hounds 18U. Ethan Sarfati provided the assist. Matt Dempsey also scored for Detroit Falcons 18U. In addition, Detroit Falcons 18U received assists from Jack Pierson and Wyatt Ford, who each chipped in one.

West Michigan Hounds 18U's Nick Light stopped 24 shots out of the 26 that he faced. West Michigan Hounds 18U totaled 25 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major and went 0-for-1 on the power play. For West Michigan Hounds 18U, Schulte was ejected from the game. Gilliland rejected 25 shots on goal for Detroit Falcons 18U. Detroit Falcons 18U incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.