Texas Tornado 18U survived a determined comeback attempt by Omaha AAA 18U on the way to a 3-1 win.

A goal by Tommy Dierl put Texas Tornado 18U up 3-0 in the third period, but Omaha AAA 18U pulled to within two on Ryan Cagnoni's tally 14:45 into the third period.

Texas Tornado 18U was paced by Chris Beck, who registered one goal and one assist. Beck scored 5:49 into the third period to make the score 2-0 Texas Tornado 18U. Austin Murray picked up the assist.

Texas Tornado 18U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances.

Texas Tornado 18U additionally got points from Murray, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. In addition, Texas Tornado 18U received assists from Connor Colombe, who had one.

Omaha AAA 18U's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Texas Tornado 18U power plays.

Troy LoBue recorded 16 saves for Texas Tornado 18U. Texas Tornado 18U incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Omaha AAA 18U's Shaun Healy stopped 22 shots out of the 25 that he faced. Omaha AAA 18U incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.