West Michigan Hounds 18U tried its best to erase a three-goal deficit, but Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 3-1.

Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U took a 3-0 lead during the second period, only to have West Michigan Hounds 18U storm back on a Devin Farkas goal 8:37 into the third period to pull to two goals down.

Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U's Rock Boynton was a brick wall in net, as he came up with 34 saves and let only one puck past him. Boynton managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 2.35 prior to the game.

Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on seven West Michigan Hounds 18U power plays. Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U forced West Michigan Hounds 18U goalie Ben Coopes to work between the pipes, taking 33 shots.

Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U was helped by Paul Boutoussov, who had one goal. Boutoussov scored on the power play 25 seconds into the second period to make the score 2-0 Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U. Elijiah Barriga provided the assist. Parker Dietz also scored for Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U. More assists for Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U came via Matthew McGrew, who had one and Connor Reed, who had two.

The West Michigan Hounds 18U penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled eight minors and one major for 41 minutes in penalty time. West Michigan Hounds 18U surpassed its season average of 21.0 penalty minutes per game. West Michigan Hounds 18U managed to hold Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U's power play largely in check, allowing only one goal while on the disadvantage. West Michigan Hounds 18U's offense rang up 35 shots on Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U's net.

In addition, West Michigan Hounds 18U received assists from Zander Sorenson, who had one.

Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors. Ben Coopes made 30 saves for West Michigan Hounds 18U on 33 shots.