Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Pursuit of Excellence 18U defeated Esmark Stars 18U in a shootout 1-0.

The two teams needed 12 turns to complete the shootout. Esmark Stars 18U's shootout goals were scored by Dawson Richard and Ben Friedland. Pursuit of Excellence 18U's other shootout goals were scored by Cassidy Bowes and Brett Piper.

Cole Hofner frustrated Esmark Stars 18U's offense all game, and stopped 28 shots en route to a shutout.

Pursuit of Excellence 18U put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Esmark Stars 18U to score on any of its four power plays.

Esmark Stars 18U was held below its usual level of production. Esmark Stars 18U puts an average of 2.7 pucks into the net per game.

Pursuit of Excellence 18U incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Joseph Hubert made 19 saves for Esmark Stars 18U on 19 shots. Esmark Stars 18U incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.