Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Esmark Stars 18U defeated Madison Capitols 18U in a shootout 3-2.

The shootout featured nine attempts between both teams. Madison Capitols 18U got a shootout goal from Verners Egle. In addition to the clincher, Esmark Stars 18U got shootout goals from Austin Martz and Dawson Richard.

Esmark Stars 18U pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 27 penalty minutes.

Esmark Stars 18U was led by Jordan Beistel, who racked up one goal. Beistel scored 3:23 into the third period to make the score 2-1 Esmark Stars 18U. Tanner Orr picked up the assist.

Esmark Stars 18U stifled Madison Capitols 18U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Hunter Fraser also scored for Esmark Stars 18U. More assists for Esmark Stars 18U came via Kenny Dee, who had one.

Madison Capitols 18U could not produce up to its normal offensive output. Madison Capitols 18U puts an average of 4.7 pucks into the net per game. Madison Capitols 18U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 28 minutes in penalties during the game.

Madison Capitols 18U was led by Kevin Ford, who had two goals. Ford scored the first of his two goals at 13:54 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Madison Capitols 18U. Ford's next tally made the score 2-2 with 7:25 left in the third period. Egle provided the assist.

Esmark Stars 18U's William Lowe III stopped 17 shots out of the 19 that he faced. Esmark Stars 18U registered one goal on eight power play opportunities. Esmark Stars 18U ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Ty Rickabaugh was ejected from the game. Burton Rehm recorded 18 saves for Madison Capitols 18U. Madison Capitols 18U registered zero goals on six power play opportunities.