Team Illinois 18U had a four-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 5-0 win over West Michigan Hounds 18U.

Team Illinois 18U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. Team Illinois 18U's defensive play was more effective than usual against West Michigan Hounds 18U. Team Illinois 18U averages 2.2 goals allowed per game.

Team Illinois 18U was led by Michael Maloney, who had one goal and two assists. Maloney scored 3:40 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Team Illinois 18U. Bayley Marshall picked up the assist. Team Illinois 18U additionally got points from Zachary Mitchell, who also grabbed one goal and one assist and Marshall, who also registered one goal and one assist. Team Illinois 18U also had goals scored by Adam Ostrowski and Tommy Trieber, who each put in one. More assists for Team Illinois 18U came via Connor Mackey, who had two and Joe Nolan, Sam Craggs, Ian Mackey, and Jake Tomkowiak, who contributed one each.

West Michigan Hounds 18U stifled Team Illinois 18U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. West Michigan Hounds 18U found itself short handed often, totaling 26 penalty minutes and allowing nine power plays.

Team Illinois 18U incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors.