Esmark Stars 18U allowed Team Illinois 18U to net three goals during the second period and fell, 5-0.

Luke Picek was all over the ice for Team Illinois 18U, as he tallied two goals and one assist in the win. Picek scored the first of his two goals at 4:45 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Team Illinois 18U. Zachary Mitchell picked up the assist. Picek's next tally made the score 2-0 Team Illinois 18U with 9:50 left in the second period. Team Illinois 18U earned a power play opportunity when Carter Ekberg was put in the box for elbowing. Adam Ostrowski assisted on the tally.

Team Illinois 18U stifled Esmark Stars 18U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Team Illinois 18U was steadier on the defensive front than it has been for much of this season. Team Illinois 18U gives up 2.2 goals on average per game. Team Illinois 18U's offense rang up 39 shots on Esmark Stars 18U's net.

Team Illinois 18U additionally got points from Ostrowski, who also had one goal and one assist. Team Illinois 18U also had goals scored by Alex Vandenberg and Frank Turk, who each put in one. More assists for Team Illinois 18U came via Jordan Muzzillo, who had one and Tommy Trieber, who had three.

Esmark Stars 18U's offense operated below its season average. Esmark Stars 18U averages 2.9 goals per game. Esmark Stars 18U struggled on the penalty kill, allowing Team Illinois 18U to score two power play goals on three chances. Esmark Stars 18U's normally stingy defense allowed more goals than usual. Esmark Stars 18U gives up 2.1 goals per game.

Team Illinois 18U incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Esmark Stars 18U incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.