California Titans 18U tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U held on for a 3-2 victory.

Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U made the score 3-1 on a goal by Rick Walsh at 11:38 in the third period, and California Titans 18U got as close as 3-2 when Nick Bortolotto scored 12:52 into the third period.

Walsh had two goals and one assist to lead Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U. Walsh scored the first of his two goals at 6:38 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U. Ryan Lauk provided the assist. Walsh's next tally made the score 3-1 Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U with 8:22 left in the third period. A hooking call on Jacob Tomita put Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U on the penalty kill. Ryan Vogt picked up the assist.

Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U kept California Titans 18U's goalie busy throughout the game, and Rett Rook made 31 saves on 34 shots. Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U's power play unit failed to produce, and was held to zero goals on nine chances.

Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U additionally got points from Tomita, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. In addition, Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U received assists from Micheal Wilson, who had one.

California Titans 18U stifled Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. California Titans 18U forced Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U goalie Joseph Giacobbo to work between the pipes, taking 35 shots. California Titans 18U was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 34 penalty minutes.

California Titans 18U was helped by Alex Scheiman, who racked up one goal. Scheiman scored 10:47 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U. Zach Ahiers assisted on the tally. More assists for California Titans 18U came via Grant Minakawa, Kane Toriumi, and Connor Chilton, who each chipped in one.

Joseph Giacobbo made 33 saves for Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U on 35 shots. Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. California Titans 18U registered one goal on five power play opportunities.