In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U escaped with a 5-3 victory over Omaha AAA 18U.

No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Marcus Mollica at 12:00 of the third period.

Max Kilkuts had a great game for Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U, netting two goals. Kilkuts' tallies came at 13:40 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U and 16:30 into the third to make the score 5-3 Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U.

Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Omaha AAA 18U power plays.

Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U also got points from Doc Gentzler, who also had one goal and one assist. Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U also got a goal from Robert Tirea as well. Other players who recorded assists for Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U were Cody Page, who had three.

Omaha AAA 18U stifled Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Omaha AAA 18U was helped by Braiden Miller, who racked up one goal. Miller scored 15:54 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U. George Gruber picked up the assist. Brett Becker also scored for Omaha AAA 18U. More assists for Omaha AAA 18U came via Ryan Fretwell and Ondrej Valo, who contributed one a piece.

Quentin Abrams rejected 18 shots on goal for Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U. Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Omaha AAA 18U's starting goalie, Vladyslav Slyusarchuk, made two saves and finished with the loss before he was taken out in favor of Shaun Healy, who stopped 10 shots. Omaha AAA 18U incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.