Minnesota Magicans 18U survived a determined comeback attempt by Rocky Mountain Roughriders 18U on the way to a 2-1 win.

Minnesota Magicans 18U made the score 2-0 on a goal by Tucker Bjorlin at 16:21 in the second period, and Rocky Mountain Roughriders 18U got as close as 2-1 when John Kiernan scored 16:05 into the third period.

Minnesota Magicans 18U was paced by Bjorlin, who tallied one goal.

Minnesota Magicans 18U put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Rocky Mountain Roughriders 18U to score on any of its three power plays. Minnesota Magicans 18U forced Rocky Mountain Roughriders 18U goalie Zack LaRocque to work between the pipes, taking 38 shots.

Zac Rodeheffer also scored for Minnesota Magicans 18U. In addition, Minnesota Magicans 18U received assists from Ben Bjerken and Sasha Choporov, who contributed one each.

Rocky Mountain Roughriders 18U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in nine chances. Rocky Mountain Roughriders 18U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 28 minutes in penalties during the game.

Other players who recorded assists for Rocky Mountain Roughriders 18U were James Crossman, who had one.

Jon Kallestad rejected 24 shots on goal for Minnesota Magicans 18U. Minnesota Magicans 18U incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Rocky Mountain Roughriders 18U's LaRocque stopped 36 shots out of the 38 that he faced.