Pikes Peak Miners 18U, which found itself down a man often, weathered Arizona Bobcats 18U's power play opportunities and emerged with a 2-1 victory.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U was sparked by JP Nolette, who grabbed one goal. Nolette scored on the power play 16:04 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Pikes Peak Miners 18U. Pikes Peak Miners 18U had gained a power play chance when Matt Tweten was whistled for slashing. Calvon Boots assisted on the tally.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U was ineffective while on the power play, as it was held to two goals off of nine man advantages. Pikes Peak Miners 18U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U also got points from Boots, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. In addition, Pikes Peak Miners 18U received assists from Ethan Daniels and Ross Hanson, who contributed one each.

Arizona Bobcats 18U was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 24 penalty minutes.

Other players who recorded assists for Arizona Bobcats 18U were Zach Kowalchuk and Josh Lindsay, who each chipped in one.

Jeremy Swayman made 22 saves for Pikes Peak Miners 18U on 23 shots. Brad Donaldson rejected 22 shots on goal for Arizona Bobcats 18U. Arizona Bobcats 18U registered one goal on seven power play opportunities.