In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Omaha AAA 18U escaped with a 4-2 victory over Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U.

No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Cole Wild at 11:23 of the third period.

Wild had two goals to lead Omaha AAA 18U to victory.

Omaha AAA 18U's penalty kill excelled, as Omaha AAA 18U gave up one goal despite allowing seven power plays.

Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U was unable to stop Omaha AAA 18U from sending pucks towards the net, and Omaha AAA 18U eventually piled up 34 shots on goal. Team could not crack Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U's penalty kill and was held to one power play goal while having 10 opportunities to play with the man advantage. Omaha AAA 18U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 24 minutes in penalties during the game.

Omaha AAA 18U also got points from Jarrett Mari, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Omaha AAA 18U also got a goal from TJ Polglaze as well. Other players who recorded assists for Omaha AAA 18U were Albert Tsygurov, Matt Christian, and Tycho Falk, who contributed one each and Matt Nehls and Tristan Ashbrook, who each chipped in two.

Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U's offense rang up 40 shots on Omaha AAA 18U's net. Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U gave up more goals than its normal season average. Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U gives up 1.3 goal per game.

Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U was led by Paul Boutoussov, who racked up two goals. Boutoussov scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 15:09 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U had taken the advantage when Omaha AAA 18U's Mari got sent off for slashing. Evan Nyhus provided the assist. Boutoussov's next tally on the power play made the score 2-2 with 17:30 left in the third period. More assists for Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U came via Tyse Teague, who had one.

Lucas Van Dyke recorded 38 saves for Omaha AAA 18U. Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U's Sean Lincoln stopped 30 shots out of the 33 that he faced. Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U ended with 43 minutes in penalty time with four minors and one major. For Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U, David Santos was ejected from the game.