Indiana Jr. Ice 18U relied on the scoring touch of Joe Chitwood, who netted two goals, to beat Phoenix Firebirds 18U, 7-4.

Chitwood scored at 7:17 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Indiana Jr. Ice 18U and again while 16:44 into the second to make the score 5-4 Indiana Jr. Ice 18U.

Indiana Jr. Ice 18U stifled Phoenix Firebirds 18U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Indiana Jr. Ice 18U kept Phoenix Firebirds 18U's goalie busy throughout the game, and David Volkmann made 29 saves on 36 shots. Indiana Jr. Ice 18U outdid its season average for goals scored. This season, Indiana Jr. Ice 18U averages 4.1 goals per contest.

Indiana Jr. Ice 18U additionally got points from Razmuz Waxin-Engback, who also registered two goals and one assist to lead the team in points. Indiana Jr. Ice 18U also got a goal from Sam Zike as well. More assists for Indiana Jr. Ice 18U came via Anthony Passarelli, Eric Gentry, Drew Doyon, and Matt Corbett, who each chipped in one and Alex Martin and Ryan Theisen, who contributed two a piece.

Indiana Jr. Ice 18U was unable to stop Phoenix Firebirds 18U from sending pucks towards the net, and Phoenix Firebirds 18U eventually piled up 38 shots on goal.

Phoenix Firebirds 18U was led by Hector Majul, who grabbed two goals. Majul scored the first of his two goals at 12:03 into the second period to make the score 3-3. Jim Ericsson provided the assist. Majul's next tally made the score 4-3 Phoenix Firebirds 18U with 4:37 left in the second period. Justin Dungey assisted on the tally. Kyle Hermann also scored for Phoenix Firebirds 18U. In addition, Phoenix Firebirds 18U received assists from Tim Workman, who had one and Blake Waldersen, who had two.

Reid Simpson made 34 saves for Indiana Jr. Ice 18U on 38 shots. Indiana Jr. Ice 18U incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Phoenix Firebirds 18U incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.