Madison Capitols 18U had a six-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to an 8-1 win over West Michigan Hounds 18U.

Madison Capitols 18U was paced by Kasey Fitzjerrels, who had one goal and one assist. Fitzjerrels scored 10:05 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Madison Capitols 18U. Tyler Berndt picked up the assist.

Madison Capitols 18U forced West Michigan Hounds 18U's goalies to work without much rest, getting 42 shots and forcing 34 saves. Alex Wilder made 20 stops and Chance Kremer made 14. Madison Capitols 18U stifled West Michigan Hounds 18U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Madison Capitols 18U bested its season scoring average. This season, Madison Capitols 18U averages 3.9 goals per contest.

Madison Capitols 18U additionally got points from Phil Erickson, who also grabbed one goal and three assists to lead the team in points, Jules Vigy, who also finished with one goal and one assist, Jordan Fader, who also registered one goal and one assist, and Cole Hults, who also had one goal and two assists. Madison Capitols 18U also had goals scored by Matthew Carr, Nicholas Hames, and Konur Peterson, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for Madison Capitols 18U were Austin Redders and Trent Einbeck, who each chipped in one.

Tim Grounds recorded 19 saves for Madison Capitols 18U. Madison Capitols 18U totaled 25 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major and went 1-for-4 on the power play. Madison Capitols 18U ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Clayton Brown was ejected from the game. West Michigan Hounds 18U totaled 21 minutes in penalty time with three minors and one major and went 0-for-4 on the power play. For West Michigan Hounds 18U, Trevor Temple was ejected from the game.