West Michigan Hounds 18U, which found itself down a man often, weathered Phoenix Firebirds 18U's power play opportunities and emerged with a 4-1 victory.

West Michigan Hounds 18U was led by Nathan Viberg, who tallied one goal. Viberg scored 1:52 into the third period to make the score 2-1 West Michigan Hounds 18U. Alex Bjork provided the assist.

West Michigan Hounds 18U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in 10 chances. West Michigan Hounds 18U's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as West Michigan Hounds 18U finished with 26 penalty minutes.

West Michigan Hounds 18U also got a goal from Cameron Clarke as well. Other players who recorded assists for West Michigan Hounds 18U were Whallon Chase, Zander Sorenson, Logan Hudson, and Corey Siwula, who each chipped in one.

Phoenix Firebirds 18U's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five West Michigan Hounds 18U power plays.

Phoenix Firebirds 18U was led by Michael Rosholt, who scored the team's only goal. Rosholt scored 2:10 into the second period to make the score 1-0 Phoenix Firebirds 18U. Preston Ames assisted on the tally.

West Michigan Hounds 18U's Hunter Vorva stopped 19 shots out of the 20 that he faced. Connor Walker made 22 saves for Phoenix Firebirds 18U on 26 shots. Phoenix Firebirds 18U incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors.