The game between Rocky Mountain Roughriders 18U and Esmark Stars 18U was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end Rocky Mountain Roughriders 18U emerged with a 3-2 win.

Rocky Mountain Roughriders 18U gained the winning advantage on a goal by Nick Kukuris 11:42 into the third period and hung on until final buzzer.

Rocky Mountain Roughriders 18U pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 24 penalty minutes.

Rocky Mountain Roughriders 18U was led by Kukuris, who grabbed one goal.

Rocky Mountain Roughriders 18U's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on six Esmark Stars 18U power plays.

Rocky Mountain Roughriders 18U also had goals scored by Kevin Behrens and RJ Harland, who each put in one. In addition, Rocky Mountain Roughriders 18U received assists from Zachary Schwenk, who had two and Brandon Wilky and Christian Akita, who each chipped in one.

Esmark Stars 18U stifled Rocky Mountain Roughriders 18U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Esmark Stars 18U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 36 minutes in penalties during the game.

Esmark Stars 18U was helped by Caleb Ernst, who registered one goal. Ernst scored 2:34 into the third period to make the score 2-1 Esmark Stars 18U. Esmark Stars 18U also got a goal from Ben Friedland as well. More assists for Esmark Stars 18U came via Cam Williams and Shane Riley, who contributed one each.

Cody Christofferson made 23 saves for Rocky Mountain Roughriders 18U on 25 shots. Rocky Mountain Roughriders 18U registered zero goals on six power play opportunities. Esmark Stars 18U's William Lowe III stopped 18 shots out of the 21 that he faced.