Meijer AAA 18U took the lead against Rocky Mountain Roughriders 18U in the first period and maintained it until the end of the game to secure a tight 2-0 victory.

Meijer AAA 18U took over the lead for good with a goal by Zack Olen at 3:12 in the first period. Pat Modaff assisted on the tally.

Meijer AAA 18U was boosted by Colt Hanks, who turned in a shutout with 31 saves. Hanks certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 1.71 entering the contest.

Meijer AAA 18U's penalty kill excelled, as Meijer AAA 18U gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays.

Meijer AAA 18U stifled Rocky Mountain Roughriders 18U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Meijer AAA 18U's defensive effort looked to be improved. Meijer AAA 18U allows 2.1 goals per game.

Meijer AAA 18U also got a goal from Grant Ledford as well. More assists for Meijer AAA 18U came via Jonah Oman, Tyrone Bronte, and Caleb Hite, who contributed one each.

Rocky Mountain Roughriders 18U's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on nine Meijer AAA 18U power plays. Rocky Mountain Roughriders 18U did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. Rocky Mountain Roughriders 18U averages 3.1 goals per game. Rocky Mountain Roughriders 18U's offense rang up 31 shots on Meijer AAA 18U's net. Rocky Mountain Roughriders 18U was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 24 penalty minutes.

Meijer AAA 18U incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Rocky Mountain Roughriders 18U's Cody Christofferson stopped 21 shots out of the 23 that he faced.