Pikes Peak Miners 18U and Pursuit of Excellence 18U were evenly matched throughout their contest, but Pikes Peak Miners 18U made the most of its opportunities and won, 3-2.

No lead was more than one goal during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Ethan Solat at 13:38 of the second period.

Solat was all over the ice for Pikes Peak Miners 18U, as he tallied two goals and one assist in the win. Solat scored the first of his two goals at 10:14 into the second period to make the score 2-2. Jeremy Solat provided the assist. Solat's next tally made the score 3-2 Pikes Peak Miners 18U with 6:22 left in the second period. Pikes Peak Miners 18U had taken the advantage when Pursuit of Excellence 18U's Brandon Duhaime got sent off for hooking. Jack Shine assisted on the tally.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 12 penalty minutes.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U also got a goal from Evan Butcher as well. In addition, Pikes Peak Miners 18U received assists from David Dziezawiec, who had one.

Pursuit of Excellence 18U additionally got points from Tyler Benson, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Other players who recorded assists for Pursuit of Excellence 18U were Ralph Jarrett and Kolten Carpenter, who contributed one a piece.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U's Dalton Behm stopped 13 shots out of the 15 that he faced. Pikes Peak Miners 18U registered one goal on five power play opportunities. Ryan Bontorin made 19 saves for Pursuit of Excellence 18U on 22 shots. Pursuit of Excellence 18U incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.