In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Minnesota Magicans 18U escaped with a 3-2 victory over St. Louis Selects 18U.

Neither team gained more than a one-goal lead, and Eric Otto's goal in the second period proved to be the difference maker.

Otto was all over the ice for Minnesota Magicans 18U, as he registered two goals in the win.

Minnesota Magicans 18U also got points from Nolan Sawchuk, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for Minnesota Magicans 18U were Zach Buesgens, who had two.

St. Louis Selects 18U's offense was handcuffed by Minnesota Magicans 18U's defensive play, and St. Louis Selects 18U managed only 14 shots on goal during the game.

St. Louis Selects 18U was helped by Andy Willis, who grabbed one goal. Willis scored 13:12 into the first period to make the score 2-1 St. Louis Selects 18U. Justin Meers picked up the assist. St. Louis Selects 18U additionally got points from Joey Rosa, who also finished with one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. In addition, St. Louis Selects 18U received assists from Michael Schrader and Tyler McAtee, who each chipped in one.

Minnesota Magicans 18U's Trevor Rowe stopped 12 shots out of the 14 that he faced. Minnesota Magicans 18U incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. John Massara made 23 saves for St. Louis Selects 18U on 26 shots. St. Louis Selects 18U incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.