Eric Lauk had five goals to lead Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U to an 8-2 victory over San Diego Jr. Gulls 18U.

Lauk notched his first tally 7:24 into the first period. He then added goals at 11:43 into the first, at 4:29 into the second, at 10:57 into the second, and at 15:15 into the third.

Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 14 penalty minutes.

Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U forced San Diego Jr. Gulls 18U's goaltenders to work in net, firing 40 shots and forcing 32 saves. Wyatt Monear made 20 stops and Matthew Bohdan made 12. Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U surpassed its usual scoring output this season. Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U has scored at the pace of 3.1 goals per game during the current campaign.

Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U also got points from Micheal Wilson, who also racked up one goal and two assists and Alex Syring, who also had one goal and one assist. Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U also got a goal from Michael Maglio as well. Other players who recorded assists for Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U were Ryan Vogt, David Nee, and Joseph Giacobbo, who each chipped in one and Lars Culver, Anthony Starzi, Ryan Lauk, Luke Olivo, and Nicholas Frangos, who contributed two each.

San Diego Jr. Gulls 18U was helped by Joel Robling, who tallied one goal. Robling scored on the power play 1:03 into the second period to make the score 3-2 Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U. Phillip Kasko assisted on the tally. Domen Perovsek also scored for San Diego Jr. Gulls 18U. In addition, San Diego Jr. Gulls 18U received assists from Coleman Depretis and Tatu Kunto, who each chipped in one.

Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U's Giacobbo stopped 26 shots out of the 28 that he faced. Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U registered three goals on six power play opportunities. San Diego Jr. Gulls 18U incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.