New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U could not stop Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U's Cole Hepler, who tallied a hat trick in a 7-0 win.

Hepler got on the scoresheet 11:25 into the first period. He then added goals at 3:50 into the third and at 10:57 into the third.

Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U stifled New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U's offense rang up 57 shots on New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U's net. Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U outdid its season average for goals scored. This season, Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U averages 4.0 goals per contest.

Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U also got points from Trevor Recktenwald, who also registered one goal and two assists. Connor Cash also scored for Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U. In addition, Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U received assists from Tristan Ramage, Alex Pullekines, Anthony Parrucci, Tanner Gilliland, and Clayton Bouchard, who each chipped in one and Anthony Tonkovich, Carmen Dalesandro, and Patrick Hunter, who contributed two a piece.

New Jersey Jr. Titans 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 seven power plays. New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U could not produce up to it normal offensive output. New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U puts an average of 2.2 pucks into the net per game. New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game.

Alex Androkites made 21 saves for Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U on 21 shots. Pittsburgh Viper Stars 18U incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Joseph Licata rejected 50 shots on goal for New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U. New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U registered zero goals on five power play opportunities.