Esmark Stars 18U came close to giving away a three-goal lead to Omaha AAA 18U, but did just enough to escape with a 4-2 victory.

Esmark Stars 18U led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when Esmark Stars 18U's Brian Dee scored on the power play at 14:22 in the first period to put Esmark Stars 18U up 3-0.

Esmark Stars 18U got the win behind a great game by Adam Alavi, who had two goals and one assist. Alavi scored the first of his two goals at 5:04 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Esmark Stars 18U. Carter Ekberg assisted on the tally. Alavi's next tally made the score 4-2 Esmark Stars 18U with 4:37 left in the third period. David Polinski picked up the assist.

Esmark Stars 18U capitalized on Omaha AAA 18U's penalties, netting two goals while skating with a man advantage.

Esmark Stars 18U additionally got points from David Jerome, who also racked up one goal and one assist. More assists for Esmark Stars 18U came via Christian Louria, Ethan Homitz, and Thomas Kimmick, who contributed one each.

Omaha AAA 18U was helped by Tycho Falk, who registered one goal. Falk scored 1:52 into the third period to make the score 3-1 Esmark Stars 18U. Matt Christian assisted on the tally. Albert Tsygurov also scored for Omaha AAA 18U. In addition, Omaha AAA 18U received assists from Matt Nehls, Jack LeBlanc, and Sean Stefaniak, who each chipped in one.

Scott Trellis rejected 19 shots on goal for Esmark Stars 18U. Esmark Stars 18U incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Darion Hanson recorded 26 saves for Omaha AAA 18U. Omaha AAA 18U incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.