Madison Capitols 18U had a five-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to an 8-1 win over Arizona Bobcats 18U.

Cole Hults was all over the ice for Madison Capitols 18U, as he racked up two goals in the win. Hults scored at 10:30 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Madison Capitols 18U and again while on the power play 15:33 into the second to make the score 5-0 Madison Capitols 18U.

Madison Capitols 18U surpassed its usual scoring output this season. Madison Capitols 18U averages 4.0 goals per game. Team could not crack Arizona Bobcats 18U's penalty kill and was held to two power play goals while having nine opportunities to play with the man advantage. Madison Capitols 18U got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed four goals during the game. Madison Capitols 18U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 26 minutes in penalties during the game.

Madison Capitols 18U also got points from Phil Erickson, who also registered one goal and one assist and Jordan Fader, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Madison Capitols 18U included Harry Henshler, Taylor Dickert, Tyler Berndt, and Brendon Gysbers, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for Madison Capitols 18U were Tim Grounds, Austin Redders, Chase Mickleson, Eric Bush, and Konur Peterson, who each chipped in one and Clayton Brown, Matthew Carr, and Jules Vigy, who contributed two each.

Arizona Bobcats 18U was often in penalty trouble, totaling six minors and one major for 37 minutes in penalty time. Arizona Bobcats 18U surpassed its season average of 17.0 penalty minutes per game. Madison Capitols 18U was unable to stop Arizona Bobcats 18U from sending pucks towards the net, and Arizona Bobcats 18U eventually piled up 31 shots on goal.

Grounds recorded 30 saves for Madison Capitols 18U. Josh Nolan made 19 saves for Arizona Bobcats 18U on 27 shots. Arizona Bobcats 18U registered one goal on eight power play opportunities. Arizona Bobcats 18U ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Eddy Wong was ejected from the game.