Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as California Titans 18U defeated Esmark Stars 18U in a shootout 3-2.

The shootout featured nine attempts between both teams. In addition to the clincher, California Titans 18U got a shootout goal from Eduard Kuznetsov.

California Titans 18U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 62 minutes in penalties during the game.

California Titans 18U was led by Connor Chilton, who tallied one goal and one assist. Chilton scored on the power play 14:36 into the second period to make the score 1-1. California Titans 18U had gotten the advantage when Esmark Stars 18U's David Jerome was sent off for slashing. Connor Meaney provided the assist. California Titans 18U also got a goal from Kane Toriumi as well. More assists for California Titans 18U came via Evan Somoza, who had one.

Esmark Stars 18U's offense rang up 48 shots on California Titans 18U's net. Esmark Stars 18U was held back by its power play unit, which tallied two goals on 16 chances. Esmark Stars 18U found itself short handed often, totaling 28 penalty minutes and allowing five power plays.

Esmark Stars 18U was helped by Andrew Koziara, who finished with one goal. Koziara scored on the power play 16:42 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Esmark Stars 18U. Esmark Stars 18U had taken the advantage when California Titans 18U's Nicholas Nast got sent off for slashing. James Unger assisted on the tally. Christian Louria also scored for Esmark Stars 18U. Other players who recorded assists for Esmark Stars 18U were Carter Ekberg, who had two.

Nast recorded 46 saves for California Titans 18U. Scott Trellis made 16 saves for Esmark Stars 18U on 18 shots.