Cole Hepler had two goals to lead Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U to a 3-0 victory over West Michigan Hounds 18U.

Hepler's tallies came at 1:01 into the second period to make the score 1-0 Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U and 13:29 into the second to make the score 2-0 Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U.

Cameron Langham spearheaded the defensive effort for Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U, as he did not allow a puck past him and made 28 saves for the shutout. Langham managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 1.47 prior to the game.

West Michigan Hounds 18U's power play was ineffective against Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U's penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U stifled West Michigan Hounds 18U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U also got a goal from Sam Schiffer as well. More assists for Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U came via Ryan Lottes, who had two and Alex Pullekines, Anthony Tonkovich, and Michael Klena, who contributed one a piece.

West Michigan Hounds 18U's offense operated below it season average. West Michigan Hounds 18U averages 3.4 goals per game.

Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors. West Michigan Hounds 18U's Nick Light stopped 23 shots out of the 26 that he faced. West Michigan Hounds 18U incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.