Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Washington Little Capitals 18U defeated St. Louis Selects 18U in a shootout 3-2.

Washington Little Capitals 18U came back from a two-goal deficit to capture the victory. Washington Little Capitals 18U fell behind 2-0 after a power play goal by St. Louis Selects 18U's Joey Rosa at 4:12 in the second period. Washington Little Capitals 18U knotted things up at 2-2 on a goal by David Leitzel at 14:26 in the third period.

Washington Little Capitals 18U also got points from Ryan Leibold, who also racked up one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. More assists for Washington Little Capitals 18U came via Aaron Agena and Cade Groton, who contributed one each.

Washington Little Capitals 18U was unable to stop St. Louis Selects 18U from sending pucks towards the net, and St. Louis Selects 18U eventually piled up 31 shots on goal. St. Louis Selects 18U got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

St. Louis Selects 18U was helped by Scott Leathers, who tallied one goal. Leathers scored 54 seconds into the second period to make the score 1-0 St. Louis Selects 18U. Rosa picked up the assist. St. Louis Selects 18U additionally got points from Rosa, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. In addition, St. Louis Selects 18U received assists from Justin Meers, Samir Abouelhana, and John Healy, who each chipped in one.

Washington Little Capitals 18U's Alex Chen stopped 29 shots out of the 31 that he faced. Washington Little Capitals 18U incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. John Massara recorded 26 saves for St. Louis Selects 18U. St. Louis Selects 18U incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.