A stellar performance between the pipes by Tim Grounds helped Madison Capitols 18U defeat St. Louis Selects 18U, 2-1.

St. Louis Selects 18U's power play was ineffective against Madison Capitols 18U's penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

Madison Capitols 18U was led by Chase Mickleson, who registered one goal. Mickleson scored 12:51 into the third period to make the score 2-1 Madison Capitols 18U. Tyler Berndt picked up the assist.

Madison Capitols 18U stifled St. Louis Selects 18U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Madison Capitols 18U's offense rang up 35 shots on St. Louis Selects 18U's net.

Jules Vigy also scored for Madison Capitols 18U. More assists for Madison Capitols 18U came via Jordan Fader, who had one and Austin Redders, who had two.

St. Louis Selects 18U put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Madison Capitols 18U to score on any of its six power plays.

St. Louis Selects 18U was led by David Kelley, who scored the team's only goal. Kelley scored 12:09 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Mats Kozicz provided the assist.

Tim Grounds made 28 saves for Madison Capitols 18U on 29 shots. Madison Capitols 18U incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors. David Farley rejected 33 shots on goal for St. Louis Selects 18U. St. Louis Selects 18U incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors.