Dane Johnson had two goals to lead Omaha AAA 18U to a 3-0 victory over St. Louis Selects 18U.

Johnson scored at 6:32 into the second period to make the score 1-0 Omaha AAA 18U and again while 8:21 into the third to make the score 3-0 Omaha AAA 18U.

Omaha AAA 18U stifled St. Louis Selects 18U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Omaha AAA 18U featured an improved defense during the game. Omaha AAA 18U allows 2.5 goals per game. Omaha AAA 18U forced St. Louis Selects 18U goalie John Massara to work between the pipes, taking 47 shots.

Omaha AAA 18U also got a goal from Dylan McDonald as well. More assists for Omaha AAA 18U came via Jasper Weatherby, who had two and Jarett Mari and Jordan Wishman, who contributed one each.

St. Louis Selects 18U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. St. Louis Selects 18U was held below its usual level of production. St. Louis Selects 18U puts an average of 4.0 pucks into the net per game. St. Louis Selects 18U's offense was handcuffed by Omaha AAA 18U's defensive play, and St. Louis Selects 18U managed only 12 shots on goal during the game.

Cole Weaver rejected 12 shots on goal for Omaha AAA 18U. Omaha AAA 18U incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with three minors. Massara recorded 44 saves for St. Louis Selects 18U. St. Louis Selects 18U incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.