New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U beat Detroit Falcons 18U, 2-1, in a contest where the winning goal was scored in the first period but the game remained close throughout.

Nikita Samoylov provided New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U with the game-winning tally when he scored 5:52 into the the first period. William Dovenero provided the assist.

Samoylov was all over the ice for New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U, as he finished with two goals in the win.

New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U was led by goalie Joseph Licata, who finished with 31 saves while allowing one goal. Despite the solid performance, Licata will actually see his goals against average rise, as it stood at 1.18 entering the contest.

Detroit Falcons 18U was unable to stop New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U from sending pucks towards the net, and New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U eventually piled up 37 shots on goal.

In addition, New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U received assists from Dominic De La Guardia and James Gill, who each chipped in one.

Detroit Falcons 18U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. Detroit Falcons 18U's offense rang up 32 shots on New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U's net.

Detroit Falcons 18U was led by Zach Kopinski, who scored the team's only goal. Kopinski scored on the power play 4:26 into the second period to make the score 2-1 New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U. Detroit Falcons 18U had gained a power play chance when Andrew Yazenchock was whistled for roughing. Nate Phillips assisted on the tally.

New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Nate Klebe recorded 35 saves for Detroit Falcons 18U. Detroit Falcons 18U incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.