Logan Hudson gave West Michigan Hounds 18U the lead in the first period, and Texas Tornado 18U was never able to catch up in a close game that ended 3-1.

West Michigan Hounds 18U took over the lead for good with a goal by Hudson at 2:45 in the first period. A high sticking penalty on Tommy Dierl had put West Michigan Hounds 18U on the power play. Christian Howard picked up the assist.

Texas Tornado 18U was stymied by West Michigan Hounds 18U netminder Nick Light, who stopped 42 shots during the victory. The solid play of Light will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 2.46.

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

West Michigan Hounds 18U put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Texas Tornado 18U to score on any of its six power plays. West Michigan Hounds 18U forced Texas Tornado 18U goalie Troy LoBue to work between the pipes, taking 41 shots. West Michigan Hounds 18U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 18 minutes in penalties during the game.

West Michigan Hounds 18U was led by Collin Finkhouse, who registered one goal and one assist. Finkhouse scored on the power play 4:16 into the second period to make the score 2-0 West Michigan Hounds 18U. West Michigan Hounds 18U had gotten the advantage when Texas Tornado 18U's Dustin Johnson was sent off for high sticking. Hudson provided the assist. West Michigan Hounds 18U also got points from Hudson, who also had one goal and one assist. West Michigan Hounds 18U also got a goal from Brandon Wolfe as well. Other players who recorded assists for West Michigan Hounds 18U were Caleb Breithaupt, who had one and Evan Bennett, who had two.

Texas Tornado 18U did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. Texas Tornado 18U puts an average of 3.2 pucks into the net per game. Texas Tornado 18U's offense rang up 43 shots on West Michigan Hounds 18U's net. Penalties took their toll on Texas Tornado 18U, as its penalty kill unit let in two power play goals.

In addition, Texas Tornado 18U received assists from Chris Beck and Connor Colombe, who contributed one a piece.

Troy LoBue made 38 saves for Texas Tornado 18U on 41 shots. Texas Tornado 18U incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.