Dollimer Austin netted a hat trick to lead Minnesota Blades 18U over Pikes Peak Miners 18U, 5-2.

Austin notched his first tally 9:06 into the first period. He then added goals at 8:03 into the second and at 16:26 into the third.

Minnesota Blades 18U stifled Pikes Peak Miners 18U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Pikes Peak Miners 18U was unable to stop Minnesota Blades 18U from sending pucks towards the net, and Minnesota Blades 18U eventually piled up 39 shots on goal. Minnesota Blades 18U bested its season scoring average. Minnesota Blades 18U has scored at the pace of 0.0 goals per game during the current campaign.

Others who scored for Minnesota Blades 18U included Osland Logan and Nelson Matt, who scored one goal each. More assists for Minnesota Blades 18U came via Zerban Jensen, who had two and Theis Jake, Holt Dylan, and cody uclean, who contributed one each.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U was helped by Ross Hanson, who had one goal. Hanson scored 15:40 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Minnesota Blades 18U. Dalton Dosko picked up the assist. Pikes Peak Miners 18U also got a goal from Ethan Daniels as well. In addition, Pikes Peak Miners 18U received assists from Trevor Paradise and Brendan Doyle, who each chipped in one.

Gerads Ridge made 21 saves for Minnesota Blades 18U on 23 shots. Minnesota Blades 18U incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Jeremy Swayman recorded 34 saves for Pikes Peak Miners 18U. Pikes Peak Miners 18U incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.