Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U defeated Omaha AAA 18U in a shootout 2-1.

Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U came back from a one-goal deficit to capture the victory. Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U trailed 1-0 after a goal by Omaha AAA 18U's Tristan Ashbrook at 12:39 in the first period. Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U knotted things up at 1-1 on a goal by Nicholas Frangos at 14:55 in the third period.

Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U stifled Omaha AAA 18U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 26 minutes in penalties during the game.

In addition, Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U received assists from Lars Culver and Micheal Wilson, who each chipped in one.

Omaha AAA 18U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. Omaha AAA 18U forced Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U goalie Joseph Giacobbo to work between the pipes, taking 38 shots.

Other players who recorded assists for Omaha AAA 18U were Jaden Anderson, who had one.

Giacobbo rejected 37 shots on goal for Philadelphia Little Flyers 18U. Cole Weaver made 20 saves for Omaha AAA 18U on 21 shots. Omaha AAA 18U incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.