Despite having to fight off several power plays, Sioux Falls Jr. Stampede 18U was able to defeat Team North Dakota 18U, 5-2.

Sioux Falls Jr. Stampede 18U was led by Vitaliy Nosov, who finished with one goal. Nosov scored 16:06 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Sioux Falls Jr. Stampede 18U.

Sioux Falls Jr. Stampede 18U's offense rang up 35 shots on Team North Dakota 18U's net. Sioux Falls Jr. Stampede 18U had trouble converting on the power play advantage, managing just two goals on nine chances. Sioux Falls Jr. Stampede 18U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 26 minutes in penalties during the game.

Sioux Falls Jr. Stampede 18U additionally got points from Jimmy Critelli, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Sioux Falls Jr. Stampede 18U also had goals scored by Dima Kobylyanskyi, Chase Adams, and Josh Fricks, who scored one goal each. In addition, Sioux Falls Jr. Stampede 18U received assists from Zaccheus Knutson, Nate Miller, Bubba Spiering, and Sam Dexter, who contributed one each.

Team North Dakota 18U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 26 minutes in penalties during the game.

Team North Dakota 18U was helped by Boe Bjorge, who grabbed one goal. Bjorge scored short handed 12:15 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Sioux Falls Jr. Stampede 18U. Team North Dakota 18U was on a disadvantage when Grant Ellenson went off the ice for interference. Jacob Knecht picked up the assist. Team North Dakota 18U also got points from Knecht, who also finished with one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. More assists for Team North Dakota 18U came via Noah Cieklinski and Tony Haley, who each chipped in one.

Tod Speer recorded 21 saves for Sioux Falls Jr. Stampede 18U. Camden Haugenoe rejected 30 shots on goal for Team North Dakota 18U. Team North Dakota 18U registered one goal on eight power play opportunities.