Behind a great game by Ross Hanson, who had two goals, Pikes Peak Miners 18U defeated Pursuit of Excellence 18U, 2-0.

Hanson scored at 2:01 into the third period to make the score 1-0 Pikes Peak Miners 18U and again while 16:56 into the third to make the score 2-0 Pikes Peak Miners 18U.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U was boosted by Jeremy Swayman, who turned in a shutout with 33 saves. The solid play of Swayman will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 0.59.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. Pikes Peak Miners 18U's offense operated below its season average. Pikes Peak Miners 18U puts an average of 4.3 pucks into the net per game.

Other players who recorded assists for Pikes Peak Miners 18U were Vlad Zhidkikh, who had one.

Pursuit of Excellence 18U stifled Pikes Peak Miners 18U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Pikes Peak Miners 18U was unable to stop Pursuit of Excellence 18U from sending pucks towards the net, and Pursuit of Excellence 18U eventually piled up 33 shots on goal.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Tanner Marshall made 23 saves for Pursuit of Excellence 18U on 24 shots. Pursuit of Excellence 18U incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.