Cole Barney had two goals and two assists to lead Esmark Stars 18U to an 8-1 victory over San Diego Jr. Gulls 18U.

Barney's tallies came on the power play at 9:24 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Esmark Stars 18U and 8:05 into the second to make the score 3-1 Esmark Stars 18U.

Esmark Stars 18U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. Esmark Stars 18U bested its season scoring average. Esmark Stars 18U averages 3.2 goals per game. Esmark Stars 18U got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed three goals during the game.

Esmark Stars 18U additionally got points from Beau Heakins, who also had one goal and one assist, Caleb Ernst, who also finished with one goal and two assists, and Brendan Johns, who also registered two goals and one assist. Esmark Stars 18U also had goals scored by Kenny Dee and Michael Lamison, who each put in one. In addition, Esmark Stars 18U received assists from Ty Rickabaugh, Dawson Richard, Matt Amelio, Tanner Orr, and Shane Riley, who contributed one each and Ben Friedland and Andrew Koziara, who each chipped in two.

San Diego Jr. Gulls 18U's offense was handcuffed by Esmark Stars 18U's defensive play, and San Diego Jr. Gulls 18U managed only 11 shots on goal during the game. Penalties took their toll on San Diego Jr. Gulls 18U, as its penalty kill unit let in three power play goals.

San Diego Jr. Gulls 18U was led by Josh Morrison, who scored the team's only goal. Morrison scored 5:19 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Esmark Stars 18U. Wyatt Monear picked up the assist.

Joseph Hubert made 10 saves for Esmark Stars 18U on 11 shots. Esmark Stars 18U incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Monear rejected 22 shots on goal for San Diego Jr. Gulls 18U. San Diego Jr. Gulls 18U incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.