Esmark Stars 18U used a three-goal second period to put away California Titans 18U, 5-1.

Esmark Stars 18U's Joseph Hubert was a brick wall in net, as he came up with 26 saves and let only one puck past him. Hubert certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 2.11 entering the contest.

Esmark Stars 18U's penalty kill excelled, as Esmark Stars 18U gave up zero goals despite allowing eight power plays.

Esmark Stars 18U forced California Titans 18U's goaltenders to work between the pipes, getting 51 shots and forcing 46 saves. Rett Rook made 37 stops and Hayden Funk made nine. Esmark Stars 18U stifled California Titans 18U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Esmark Stars 18U surpassed its usual scoring output this season. Esmark Stars 18U has scored at the pace of 2.9 goals per game during the current campaign. Esmark Stars 18U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 44 minutes in penalties during the game.

Esmark Stars 18U was helped by Austin Martz, who tallied one goal and one assist. Martz scored 24 seconds into the second period to make the score 2-0 Esmark Stars 18U. Hunter Fraser assisted on the tally. Esmark Stars 18U additionally got points from Beau Heakins, who also racked up one goal and one assist, Dawson Richard, who also had one goal and one assist, Caleb Ernst, who also registered one goal and one assist, and Tanner Orr, who also finished with one goal and one assist. In addition, Esmark Stars 18U received assists from Ty Rickabaugh, Andrew Koziara, and Jordan Beistel, who each chipped in one.

California Titans 18U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. California Titans 18U could not produce up to its normal offensive output. California Titans 18U puts an average of 3.5 pucks into the net per game.

California Titans 18U ended with 31 minutes in penalty time with three minors and one major. California Titans 18U ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Nick Bortolotto was ejected from the game.