Pursuit of Excellence 18U tried to dig itself out of a four-goal hole, but Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U held on for a 4-2 victory.

A goal by Andrew Jackson put Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U up 4-0 in the second period, but Pursuit of Excellence 18U pulled to within two on Brett Piper's tally 12:27 into the third period.

Tyler Briley had a great game for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U, netting two goals. Briley scored at 9:46 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U and again while 13:30 into the first to make the score 3-0 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U also got points from Jackson, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Reed Robinson also scored for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U. In addition, Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U received assists from Sacha Guillemain, Stefan Krupski, Elijah Latimer, Kyle Johnson, James Panzarella, and David Pfoestl, who each chipped in one.

Pursuit of Excellence 18U's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on six Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U power plays.

Pursuit of Excellence 18U additionally got points from Brandyn Howg, who also registered one goal and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for Pursuit of Excellence 18U were Juanre Naude, who had one.

Garet Ciaramella made 28 saves for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U on 30 shots. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Pursuit of Excellence 18U's Jordan Wilde stopped 19 shots out of the 23 that he faced. Pursuit of Excellence 18U incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.