Arizona Bobcats 18U tried to dig itself out of a three-goal hole, but Pikes Peak Miners 18U held on for a 5-3 victory.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U took a 5-2 lead during the third period, only to have Arizona Bobcats 18U storm back on a Adam Papayoanou goal 10:05 into the third period to pull to two goals down.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. Pikes Peak Miners 18U averages 1.8 goal per game.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U was led by Jake Eubank, who racked up one goal and two assists. Eubank scored on the power play 7:30 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Pikes Peak Miners 18U. Pikes Peak Miners 18U earned a power play opportunity when Michael Rosholt was put in the box for slashing. Luke Boose assisted on the tally. Others who scored for Pikes Peak Miners 18U included Cooper Spears, JP Nolette, Christian Gums, and Trevor Paradise, who scored one goal each. In addition, Pikes Peak Miners 18U received assists from Travis Bever, Vlad Zhidkikh, Mitch Porter, and Erik Anderson, who each chipped in one.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U was unable to stop Arizona Bobcats 18U from sending pucks towards the net, and Arizona Bobcats 18U eventually piled up 31 shots on goal.

Arizona Bobcats 18U also got a goal from Reise Kieffer as well. Other players who recorded assists for Arizona Bobcats 18U were Martin Aune, who had one.

Anderson rejected 28 shots on goal for Pikes Peak Miners 18U. Pikes Peak Miners 18U incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Nathan Nazari recorded 22 saves for Arizona Bobcats 18U. Arizona Bobcats 18U incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.