Madison Capitols 18U, which led by four goals at one point, survived a comeback attempt by Pikes Peak Miners 18U and clinched a 5-3 victory.

Madison Capitols 18U led by four goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when Madison Capitols 18U's Chase Mickleson scored at 7:59 in the second period to put Madison Capitols 18U up 4-0.

Mickleson had a great game for Madison Capitols 18U, netting two goals.

Madison Capitols 18U's penalty kill excelled, as Madison Capitols 18U gave up one goal despite allowing seven power plays.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U was unable to stop Madison Capitols 18U from sending pucks towards the net, and Madison Capitols 18U eventually piled up 37 shots on goal. Madison Capitols 18U got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game. Madison Capitols 18U's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as Madison Capitols 18U finished with 22 penalty minutes.

Madison Capitols 18U additionally got points from Phil Erickson, who also tallied one goal and one assist and Eugene Fedyeyev, who also had one goal and one assist. Nicholas Hames also scored for Madison Capitols 18U. In addition, Madison Capitols 18U received assists from Jordan Fader, who had two and Austin Redders, Matthew Carr, Eric Bush, and Cole Hults, who each chipped in one.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Madison Capitols 18U to score on any of its four power plays. Pikes Peak Miners 18U forced Madison Capitols 18U goalie Burton Rehm to work between the pipes, taking 37 shots. The defensemen of Pikes Peak Miners 18U were also effective in Madison Capitols 18U's zone, and came away with three goals.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U was led by David Dziezawiec, who registered three goals. Other players who recorded assists for Pikes Peak Miners 18U were Paul Norris, who had two and Luke Boose, Mitch Porter, JP Nolette, and Trevor Paradise, who contributed one each.

Madison Capitols 18U's Rehm stopped 34 shots out of the 37 that he faced. Matty Taylor rejected 32 shots on goal for Pikes Peak Miners 18U. Pikes Peak Miners 18U incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors.