Pikes Peak Miners 18U had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to an 8-1 win over Detroit Falcons 18U.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U was paced by Tyler Hanson, who finished with one goal. Hanson scored 5:48 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Pikes Peak Miners 18U. Christian Gums picked up the assist.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U managed to stay out of the box better than usual, totaling one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Pikes Peak Miners 18U wound up below its season average of 18.0 penalty minutes per game. Detroit Falcons 18U was unable to stop Pikes Peak Miners 18U from sending pucks towards the net, and Pikes Peak Miners 18U eventually piled up 45 shots on goal. Pikes Peak Miners 18U's goal total was higher than its season average. This season, Pikes Peak Miners 18U averages 3.3 goals per contest. Team's forwards weren't the only contributers offensively, and the team's defensemen showcased their scoring touch with two goals.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U additionally got points from Riley DeFazio, who also registered one goal and one assist, Ethan Solat, who also grabbed two goals and one assist to lead the team in points, and Evan Dorwart, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Connor Hutchins also scored for Pikes Peak Miners 18U. In addition, Pikes Peak Miners 18U received assists from Luke Slouka, who had one and Jeremy Solat and Steven Gustafson, who contributed two a piece.

Detroit Falcons 18U did not challenge the opposing netminder, only getting eight shots on net to force seven saves. Detroit Falcons 18U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 24 minutes in penalties during the game.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U's Dalton Behm stopped seven shots out of the eight that he faced. Pikes Peak Miners 18U registered one goal on six power play opportunities. Corbin Kaczperski rejected 37 shots on goal for Detroit Falcons 18U. Detroit Falcons 18U registered zero goals on one power play opportunities.