Meijer AAA 18U beat HC Dallas 18U, 1-0, in a contest where the winning goal was scored in the first period but the game remained close throughout.

Meijer AAA 18U took over the lead for good with a goal by Skylar Miller at 12:26 in the first period. Jonah Oman provided the assist.

Meijer AAA 18U was sparked by Miller, who racked up one goal.

Meijer AAA 18U managed to stay out of the box better than usual, totaling one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Meijer AAA 18U ended up below its season average of 7.0 penalty minutes per game. Meijer AAA 18U's defensive effort looked to be improved. Meijer AAA 18U allows 2.4 goals per game.

More assists for Meijer AAA 18U came via Ryan Wolfe, who had one.

HC Dallas 18U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. Meijer AAA 18U's defense shut down HC Dallas 18U's forwards for much of the game, and HC Dallas 18U got off only 11 shots during the contest.

CJ Hapward rejected 11 shots on goal for Meijer AAA 18U. Hunter Smith made 26 saves for HC Dallas 18U on 27 shots. HC Dallas 18U incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.