Pursuit of Excellence 18U came close to giving away a three-goal lead to Arizona Bobcats 18U, but did just enough to escape with a 6-4 victory.

Pursuit of Excellence 18U led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when Pursuit of Excellence 18U's Thomas Goldade scored at 4:26 in the third period to put Pursuit of Excellence 18U up 5-2.

In a losing effort, Arizona Bobcats 18U was led by Auston Palumbo, who finished with two goals. Palumbo scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 7:36 into the third period to make the score 5-3 Pursuit of Excellence 18U. Arizona Bobcats 18U earned a power play opportunity when Zachary Zorn was put in the box for head contact. Reise Kieffer picked up the assist. Palumbo's next tally on the power play made the score 5-4 Pursuit of Excellence 18U with 10:26 left in the third period. Chase Gillaspie assisted on the tally.

In a losing effort, Arizona Bobcats 18U was led by Palumbo, who tallied two goals.

Pursuit of Excellence 18U's goal total was higher than its season average. Pursuit of Excellence 18U averages 2.1 goals per game.

Pursuit of Excellence 18U was led by Braeden Harke, who had one goal and one assist. Harke scored 9:18 into the second period to make the score 2-2. Jackson Caller picked up the assist. Pursuit of Excellence 18U also got points from Dallas Comeau, who also registered one goal and one assist. Pursuit of Excellence 18U also had goals scored by Kain Stevenson and Brett Piper, who each put in one. In addition, Pursuit of Excellence 18U received assists from Jarod Hovde, who had two and Dallas Otto, Mitchell Zambon, and Dallas Goodwin, who contributed one each.

Arizona Bobcats 18U surpassed its usual scoring output this season. This season, Arizona Bobcats 18U averages 1.7 goal per contest.

Arizona Bobcats 18U additionally got points from Martin Aune, who also finished with one goal and two assists to lead the team in points. Ivan Vilcauskas also scored for Arizona Bobcats 18U. More assists for Arizona Bobcats 18U came via Colton Seeman, Jordan Nolan, and Erik Pritchard, who each chipped in one.

Colten Lancaster made 19 saves for Pursuit of Excellence 18U on 23 shots. Pursuit of Excellence 18U totaled 35 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major and had no power play opportunities. Pursuit of Excellence 18U ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Zorn was ejected from the game. Nathan Nazari recorded 17 saves for Arizona Bobcats 18U. Arizona Bobcats 18U incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.