In a game where neither team could get a cushion, New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U escaped with a 5-3 victory over St. Louis Selects 18U.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Anthony Cusanelli's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U got the win behind a great game by Cusanelli, who had two goals and one assist. Cusanelli scored the first of his two goals at 11:24 into the third period to make the score 4-3 New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U. Richie McCartney assisted on the tally. Cusanelli's next tally made the score 5-3 New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U with 3:14 left in the third period. Tim Gelatt picked up the assist.

New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U's penalty kill excelled, as New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U gave up one goal despite allowing eight power plays.

New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U forced its penalty killing units to work especially hard during the game, picking up six minors and one major for 27 minutes in penalty time. New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U had been averaging 23.0 minutes in penalties per game.

New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U additionally got points from Brian Miller, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Others who scored for New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U included Boomer Miller and Charlie Singerhouse, who scored one goal each. More assists for New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U came via Max Weber and Greg Malafronte, who each chipped in one.

St. Louis Selects 18U was helped by David Kelley, who grabbed one goal. Kelley scored 11:38 into the second period to make the score 2-2. Jiri Trubacik assisted on the tally. St. Louis Selects 18U also got points from John Moeller, who also finished with one goal and one assist and Caleb Cooper, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Other players who recorded assists for St. Louis Selects 18U were Jordan Bratton and Mats Kozicz, who contributed one each.

Alan Feld made 12 saves before being replaced by Cam Newman, who took the win and made eight saves. New Jersey Jr. Titans 18U registered one goal on four power play opportunities. David Farley recorded 22 saves for St. Louis Selects 18U. St. Louis Selects 18U incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors.