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

The shootout featured seven attempts between both teams. Arizona Bobcats 18U's other shootout goal was scored by Josh Lindsay.

Arizona Bobcats 18U saw a two-goal lead disappear, but was able to secure the win in a shootout. Arizona Bobcats 18U made the score 2-0 on a power play goal by Clayton Lackey at 13:05 in the second period. St. Louis Selects 18U evened things up at 2-2 on a power play goal by Zach Fizer at 16:20 in the third period.

St. Louis Selects 18U's power play was ineffective against Arizona Bobcats 18U's penalty kill, which allowed one goal while shorthanded.

Arizona Bobcats 18U forced St. Louis Selects 18U goalie John Massara to work between the pipes, taking 33 shots.

Arizona Bobcats 18U was helped by Matt Tweten, who registered one goal. Tweten scored 7:08 into the second period to make the score 1-0 Arizona Bobcats 18U. Jacob Kerns assisted on the tally. In addition, Arizona Bobcats 18U received assists from Tony Cimato and TJ Quirarte, who contributed one each.

St. Louis Selects 18U's offense rang up 36 shots on Arizona Bobcats 18U's net.

Other players who recorded assists for St. Louis Selects 18U were Jake Faulkner and Dylan Ball, who each chipped in one.

Brad Donaldson made 34 saves for Arizona Bobcats 18U on 36 shots. Arizona Bobcats 18U incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Massara rejected 30 shots on goal for St. Louis Selects 18U. St. Louis Selects 18U incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors.