Pursuit of Excellence 18U had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 4-0 win over Arizona Bobcats 18U.

Pursuit of Excellence 18U got the win with help from a great game by Braeden Harke, who had two goals and two assists. Harke scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 7:48 into the third period to make the score 3-0 Pursuit of Excellence 18U. An interference penalty on Michael Rosholt had put Pursuit of Excellence 18U on the power play. Jackson Caller picked up the assist. Harke's next tally on the power play made the score 4-0 Pursuit of Excellence 18U with 6:32 left in the third period. Mitchell Zambon provided the assist.

Pursuit of Excellence 18U's penalty kill excelled, as Pursuit of Excellence 18U gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays.

Pursuit of Excellence 18U stifled Arizona Bobcats 18U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Pursuit of Excellence 18U's defensive play was more effective than usual against Arizona Bobcats 18U. Pursuit of Excellence 18U averages 2.3 goals allowed per game. Pursuit of Excellence 18U bested its season scoring average. This season, Pursuit of Excellence 18U averages 1.9 goal per contest.

Pursuit of Excellence 18U additionally got points from Zambon, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Dallas Comeau also scored for Pursuit of Excellence 18U. In addition, Pursuit of Excellence 18U received assists from Adam Toor and Dallas Goodwin, who contributed one each.

Joseph McLeod made 16 saves for Pursuit of Excellence 18U on 16 shots. Pursuit of Excellence 18U incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Josh Nolan rejected 18 shots on goal for Arizona Bobcats 18U. Arizona Bobcats 18U incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.