Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Pursuit of Excellence 18U defeated San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U in a shootout 2-1.

The shootout featured eight attempts between both teams. Pursuit of Excellence 18U's other shootout goal was scored by Zachary Zorn.

Pursuit of Excellence 18U overcame a one-goal deficit to capture the victory. Pursuit of Excellence 18U fell behind 1-0 after a goal by San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U's Aaron Burden at 10:31 in the first period. Pursuit of Excellence 18U tied things up at 1-1 on a goal by Zorn at 1:00 in the third period.

Pursuit of Excellence 18U stifled San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Other players who recorded assists for Pursuit of Excellence 18U were Jackson Caller and Dallas Comeau, who contributed one each.

San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances.

More assists for San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U came via Corey Semmelmayer, who had one.

Pursuit of Excellence 18U's Joseph McLeod stopped 24 shots out of the 25 that he faced. Pursuit of Excellence 18U incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Devin Cooley rejected 28 shots on goal for San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U. San Jose Jr. Sharks 18U incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.