Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Esmark Stars 18U defeated Washington Little Capitals 18U in a shootout 5-4.

The shootout featured 10 attempts between both teams. Washington Little Capitals 18U got a shootout goal from Aaron Agena. Esmark Stars 18U's other shootout goal was scored by Dawson Richard.

Esmark Stars 18U's penalty kill excelled, as Esmark Stars 18U gave up one goal despite allowing seven power plays.

Esmark Stars 18U's defense was uncharacteristically lax during the game. Esmark Stars 18U averages 1.9 goal allowed per game.

Esmark Stars 18U was led by Richard, who racked up two goals. Richard scored the first of his two goals at 1:03 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Esmark Stars 18U. Austin Martz picked up the assist. Richard's next tally made the score 3-2 Esmark Stars 18U with 8:28 left in the second period. Hunter Fraser assisted on the tally. Esmark Stars 18U also got points from Martz, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Andrew Koziara also scored for Esmark Stars 18U. More assists for Esmark Stars 18U came via Ty Rickabaugh, who had two and Kenny Dee and Michael Lamison, who each chipped in one.

Washington Little Capitals 18U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 24 minutes in penalties during the game.

Washington Little Capitals 18U was led by Ryan Leibold, who registered two goals and one assist. Leibold scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 9:36 into the second period to make the score 2-2. Washington Little Capitals 18U earned a power play opportunity when Rickabaugh was put in the box for hooking. Cade Groton picked up the assist. Leibold's next tally on the power play made the score 3-3 with 8:28 left in the second period. Groton provided the assist. Washington Little Capitals 18U also had goals scored by Agena and Alec Cordova, who each put in one. In addition, Washington Little Capitals 18U received assists from Justin Daves, who had one and Adam Beyerlein, who had two.

Esmark Stars 18U's starting goalie, Joseph Hubert, made 11 saves and finished with the win before he was taken out in favor of William Lowe III, who stopped seven shots. Esmark Stars 18U incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Zach Hale rejected 21 shots on goal for Washington Little Capitals 18U.