Pikes Peak Miners 18U tried to dig itself out of a three-goal hole, but Pursuit of Excellence 18U held on for a 3-1 victory.

A goal by Zachary Zorn put Pursuit of Excellence 18U up 3-0 in the second period, but Pikes Peak Miners 18U pulled to within two on Christian Gums's tally 12:43 into the third period.

Pursuit of Excellence 18U's Colten Lancaster was a brick wall in net, as he came up with 29 saves and let only one puck past him. Lancaster managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 2.71 prior to the game.

Pursuit of Excellence 18U got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

Pursuit of Excellence 18U was helped by Adam Toor, who had one goal. Toor scored 6:13 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Pursuit of Excellence 18U. Dallas Otto picked up the assist. Pursuit of Excellence 18U also got a goal from Matthew Kasowski as well. In addition, Pursuit of Excellence 18U received assists from Mitchell Zambon, who had two and Ethan King and Dallas Comeau, who each chipped in one.

Other players who recorded assists for Pikes Peak Miners 18U were Arkaitx Edgren Corral and David Dziezawiec, who contributed one each.

Pursuit of Excellence 18U incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Matty Taylor recorded 17 saves for Pikes Peak Miners 18U. Pikes Peak Miners 18U incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.