A stellar performance between the pipes by Scott Trellis helped Esmark Stars 18U defeat Lansing Capitals 18U, 2-1.

Esmark Stars 18U was sparked by David Polinski, who grabbed one goal. Polinski scored 11:51 into the third period to make the score 2-1 Esmark Stars 18U. Carter Ekberg provided the assist.

Esmark Stars 18U also got a goal from Vincent Casale as well. Other players who recorded assists for Esmark Stars 18U were Ethan Homitz, who had one.

Lansing Capitals 18U was led by Alex Rowe, who scored the team's only goal. Rowe scored 4:41 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Lansing Capitals 18U. Justin Riffel assisted on the tally.

Scott Trellis made 25 saves for Esmark Stars 18U on 26 shots. Esmark Stars 18U incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Ricky Gonzalez recorded 22 saves for Lansing Capitals 18U. Lansing Capitals 18U incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors.