Pursuit of Excellence 18U tried its best to erase a three-goal deficit, but Washington Little Capitals 18U would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 5-4.

Washington Little Capitals 18U made the score 5-2 on a goal by Ryan Leibold at 2:58 in the third period, and Pursuit of Excellence 18U got as close as 5-4 when Ty Pochipinski scored 14:22 into the third period.

Washington Little Capitals 18U got the win with help from a great game by Cade Groton, who had one goal and three assists. Groton scored on the power play 14:43 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Washington Little Capitals 18U. Washington Little Capitals 18U had taken the advantage when Pursuit of Excellence 18U's Wyatt McLeod got sent off for slashing. Leibold picked up the assist.

Washington Little Capitals 18U kept Pursuit of Excellence 18U's goalie busy throughout the game, and Jordan Wilde made 26 saves on 31 shots. Washington Little Capitals 18U was effective with a man advantage, and put in four goals while on the power play. Washington Little Capitals 18U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 18 minutes in penalties during the game.

Washington Little Capitals 18U additionally got points from Leibold, who also racked up two goals and one assist. Others who scored for Washington Little Capitals 18U included David Leitzel and Geoffrey Kostrzebski, who scored one goal each. Other players who recorded assists for Washington Little Capitals 18U were Zach Norby, Adam Beyerlein, Alec Cordova, and Justin Daves, who each chipped in one.

Pursuit of Excellence 18U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 18 minutes in penalties during the game.

Pursuit of Excellence 18U also got points from Brett Piper, who also had one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Pursuit of Excellence 18U also had goals scored by Juanre Naude and Matthew Kopperud, who each put in one. More assists for Pursuit of Excellence 18U came via Matt Kasowski, Cassidy Bowes, Riley Thorpe, Ryan Butler, and Adam Kusior, who contributed one each.

Zach Hale made 24 saves for Washington Little Capitals 18U on 28 shots. Pursuit of Excellence 18U registered two goals on six power play opportunities.