Phoenix Firebirds 18U tried to dig itself out of a four-goal hole, but Pursuit of Excellence 18U held on for a 5-3 victory.

Pursuit of Excellence 18U took a 4-0 lead during the second period, only to have Phoenix Firebirds 18U storm back on a Justin Dungey goal 15:14 into the third period to pull to two goals down.

Pursuit of Excellence 18U got the win with help from a great game by Jordan Kawaguchi, who had one goal and two assists. Kawaguchi scored 14:06 into the second period to make the score Pursuit of Excellence 18U. Austin Anselmo provided the assist.

Pursuit of Excellence 18U additionally got points from Chaz Reddekopp, who also had one goal and one assist and Nick Kovacik, who also registered one goal and one assist. Kai Robinson also scored for Pursuit of Excellence 18U. In addition, Pursuit of Excellence 18U received assists from Konnor Madsen, Hunter Zandee, and Brandon Duhaime, who contributed one a piece.

Phoenix Firebirds 18U stifled Pursuit of Excellence 18U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.

Phoenix Firebirds 18U also got points from Tim Workman, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Phoenix Firebirds 18U also got a goal from Kyle Hermann as well. Other players who recorded assists for Phoenix Firebirds 18U were Steven Zavesky, who had one and Jake Bayer, who had two.

Cameron Smith rejected 24 shots on goal for Pursuit of Excellence 18U. Pursuit of Excellence 18U incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Jaxson Gosnell recorded 23 saves for Phoenix Firebirds 18U. Phoenix Firebirds 18U incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.