A stellar performance between the pipes by Joseph Recktenwald helped Esmark Stars 18U defeat Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U, 2-1.

Esmark Stars 18U was led by Vincent Casale, who registered one goal. Casale scored 5:20 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Esmark Stars 18U. Sam Barnes picked up the assist.

Esmark Stars 18U stifled Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Esmark Stars 18U's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as Esmark Stars 18U finished with 34 penalty minutes.

Carter Ekberg also scored for Esmark Stars 18U. In addition, Esmark Stars 18U received assists from Christian Louria, Andrew Koziara, and Adam Alavi, who each chipped in one.

Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U averages 3.6 goals per game. Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U's offense rang up 37 shots on Esmark Stars 18U's net. Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U found itself short handed often, totaling 24 penalty minutes and allowing seven power plays.

Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U was led by Connor Reed, who scored the team's only goal. Reed scored 2:30 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Taylor Urch provided the assist.

Joseph Recktenwald made 36 saves for Esmark Stars 18U on 37 shots. Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U's Sean Lincoln stopped 22 shots out of the 24 that he faced. Anaheim Jr. Ducks 18U registered zero goals on five power play opportunities.