Brendan Johns netted a hat trick to lead Esmark Stars 18U over Thunder Bay Kings 18U, 5-1.

Johns' first goal came 2:52 into the second period. He then added goals at 6:18 into the second and at 4:28 into the third.

Esmark Stars 18U stifled Thunder Bay Kings 18U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Esmark Stars 18U's offense rang up 37 shots on Thunder Bay Kings 18U's net.

Esmark Stars 18U also got a goal from Beau Heakins as well. Other players who recorded assists for Esmark Stars 18U were Cam Williams, who had two, Ben Friedland, who had four, and Andrew Koziara, Hunter Fraser, Michael Lamison, and Max Milan, who contributed one each.

Thunder Bay Kings 18U's offense operated below its season average. Thunder Bay Kings 18U averages 3.4 goals per game. Thunder Bay Kings 18U's penalty kill was ineffective, and let in three goals to Esmark Stars 18U's power play unit. Thunder Bay Kings 18U struggled to stay out of the sin bin throughout the game as it finished the game with 16 penalty minutes for four opposing power plays.

Thunder Bay Kings 18U was led by Stefan Lehto-Borich, who scored the team's only goal. Lehto-Borich scored 7:41 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Esmark Stars 18U. Jacob Brown picked up the assist.

Joseph Hubert made 19 saves for Esmark Stars 18U on 20 shots. Esmark Stars 18U incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Tyler Szturm rejected 32 shots on goal for Thunder Bay Kings 18U. Thunder Bay Kings 18U registered zero goals on five power play opportunities.