Brendon Gysbers netted a hat trick to lead Omaha AAA 18U over Pikes Peak Miners 18U, 5-3.

Gysbers' first goal came 5:46 into the first period. He then added goals at 6:02 into the first and at 8:50 into the first.

Omaha AAA 18U's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on four Pikes Peak Miners 18U power plays. Pikes Peak Miners 18U was unable to stop Omaha AAA 18U from sending pucks towards the net, and Omaha AAA 18U eventually piled up 36 shots on goal. The defensemen of Omaha AAA 18U were also effective in Pikes Peak Miners 18U's zone, and came away with three goals.

Omaha AAA 18U additionally got points from Jordan Fader, who also had one goal and two assists. Omaha AAA 18U also got a goal from Drew Pflug as well. Other players who recorded assists for Omaha AAA 18U were Jack LeBlanc, who had two and Dane Johnson and Jaden Anderson, who contributed one each.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U's normally stingy defense allowed more goals than usual. Pikes Peak Miners 18U gives up 2.3 goals per game.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U was helped by Brendan Doyle, who grabbed one goal. Doyle scored 36 seconds into the first period to make the score 1-0 Pikes Peak Miners 18U. Ethan Daniels provided the assist. Others who scored for Pikes Peak Miners 18U included Ashton Mabry and Ross Hanson, who scored one goal each. In addition, Pikes Peak Miners 18U received assists from Ian Zaleski, Hudson Cramer, and Trevor Paradise, who each chipped in one.

Cole Weaver made 19 saves for Omaha AAA 18U on 22 shots. Omaha AAA 18U incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Jeremy Swayman recorded 31 saves for Pikes Peak Miners 18U. Pikes Peak Miners 18U incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.