Esmark Stars 18U tried its best to erase a two-goal deficit, but Pikes Peak Miners 18U would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 3-2.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U made the score 3-1 on a goal by Michael Houlihan at 12:39 in the third period, and Esmark Stars 18U got as close as 3-2 when Ty Rickabaugh scored 16:57 into the third period.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U was sparked by Houlihan, who finished with one goal.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U additionally got points from Parker Moskal, who also grabbed one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Ross Hanson also scored for Pikes Peak Miners 18U. In addition, Pikes Peak Miners 18U received assists from Ashton Mabry, Ethan Daniels, Vlad Zhidkikh, and Trevor Paradise, who each chipped in one.

Esmark Stars 18U kept Pikes Peak Miners 18U's goalie busy throughout the game, and Jeremy Swayman made 33 saves on 35 shots.

Esmark Stars 18U was helped by Max Milan, who racked up one goal. Milan scored on the power play 2:42 into the second period to make the score 1-0 Esmark Stars 18U. Esmark Stars 18U earned a power play opportunity when Hudson Cramer was put in the box for tripping. Matt Amelio picked up the assist. Esmark Stars 18U also got points from Rickabaugh, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. More assists for Esmark Stars 18U came via Ben Friedland and Brendan Johns, who contributed one each.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Esmark Stars 18U's Joseph Hubert stopped 16 shots out of the 19 that he faced. Esmark Stars 18U incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with three minors.