In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Pursuit of Excellence 18U escaped with a 4-2 victory over Thunder Bay Kings 18U.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Brandyn Howg's goal in the second period proved to be the difference maker.

In the losing effort, Thunder Bay Kings 18U was paced by Jacob Brown, who racked up two goals. Brown scored the first of his two goals short handed at 6:42 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Thunder Bay Kings 18U. A high sticking call on Carter Pellerin put Thunder Bay Kings 18U on the penalty kill. Brown's next tally short handed made the score 2-1 Thunder Bay Kings 18U with 7:56 left in the first period. Cody Bruchkowski picked up the assist.

In a losing effort, Thunder Bay Kings 18U was led by Brown, who tallied two goals.

Thunder Bay Kings 18U was unable to stop Pursuit of Excellence 18U from sending pucks towards the net, and Pursuit of Excellence 18U eventually piled up 31 shots on goal.

Others who scored for Pursuit of Excellence 18U included Matt Kasowski, Cassidy Bowes, and Ryan Butler, who each put in one. In addition, Pursuit of Excellence 18U received assists from Juanre Naude, Matthew Kopperud, and Adam Kusior, who contributed one each and Sami Pharaon and Aidan Buhler, who each chipped in two.

Tanner Marshall made 16 saves for Pursuit of Excellence 18U on 18 shots. Pursuit of Excellence 18U incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Tyler Szturm recorded 27 saves for Thunder Bay Kings 18U. Thunder Bay Kings 18U incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors.