Pikes Peak Miners 18U tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but California Titans 18U held on for a 2-1 victory.

A goal by Kane Toriumi put California Titans 18U up 2-0 in the second period, but Pikes Peak Miners 18U pulled to within one on Vlad Zhidkikh's tally 15:01 into the third period.

California Titans 18U was led by goalie Rett Rook, who finished with 50 saves while allowing one goal. The solid play of Rook will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 3.21.

California Titans 18U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in seven chances. California Titans 18U forced Pikes Peak Miners 18U goalie Jeremy Swayman to work between the pipes, taking 38 shots.

California Titans 18U also got a goal from Connor Chilton as well. In addition, California Titans 18U received assists from Ty Proffitt, who had two and Jonathon Johnson and Warren Berg, who each chipped in one.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U managed to stay out of the box better than usual, racking up one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Pikes Peak Miners 18U wound up below its season average of 14.0 penalty minutes per game. Pikes Peak Miners 18U did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. Pikes Peak Miners 18U averages 3.2 goals per game. Pikes Peak Miners 18U's offense rang up 51 shots on California Titans 18U's net.

California Titans 18U incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. Swayman recorded 36 saves for Pikes Peak Miners 18U.