The game between San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U and Phoenix Firebirds 18U was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U emerged with a 4-2 win.

No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Robert Trujillo at 24 seconds of the third period.

San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U got the win thanks to a great game by Trujillo, who had two goals and one assist. Trujillo scored the first of his two goals at 16:54 into the second period to make the score 2-2. Robert Durst provided the assist. Trujillo's next tally made the score 3-2 San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U with 19:36 left in the third period. Mick Nisbet assisted on the tally.

Malthe Helt also scored for San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U. In addition, San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U received assists from Austin Elchinoff and Corey Semmelmayer, who each chipped in one.

Phoenix Firebirds 18U was helped by Auston Palumbo, who grabbed one goal. Palumbo scored 8:46 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Phoenix Firebirds 18U. Reed Miller provided the assist. Phoenix Firebirds 18U also got a goal from Griffen Dill as well. More assists for Phoenix Firebirds 18U came via Reise Kieffer and Dylan Teed, who contributed one a piece.

San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U's Sean Tannenbaum stopped 25 shots out of the 27 that he faced. San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Connor Walker rejected 18 shots on goal for Phoenix Firebirds 18U. Phoenix Firebirds 18U incurred 28 minutes in penalty time with four minors.