Madison Capitols 18U and Pikes Peak Miners 18U were evenly matched throughout their contest, but Madison Capitols 18U made the most of its opportunities and won, 5-3.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Anthony Callin's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

Madison Capitols 18U's penalty kill excelled, as Madison Capitols 18U gave up zero goals despite allowing seven power plays.

Madison Capitols 18U was sparked by Ryan Carlson, who registered one goal. Carlson scored 14:43 into the third period to make the score 4-2 Madison Capitols 18U. Kasey Fitzjerrells picked up the assist.

Madison Capitols 18U was often in penalty trouble, totaling six minors and one major for 27 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 21.0 minutes per game Madison Capitols 18U had been spending in the box. Madison Capitols 18U stifled Pikes Peak Miners 18U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Madison Capitols 18U forced Pikes Peak Miners 18U goalie Jeremy Swayman to work between the pipes, taking 38 shots. Madison Capitols 18U's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

Madison Capitols 18U additionally got points from Chase Mickelson, who also tallied one goal and one assist, Verners Egle, who also had one goal and one assist, and Kevin Ford, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. In addition, Madison Capitols 18U received assists from Lance Breitnauer, Alec Semandel, Mick Messner, and Kenny Fiala, who each chipped in one.

The defensemen of Pikes Peak Miners 18U were also effective in Madison Capitols 18U's zone, and came away with two goals.

Pikes Peak Miners 18U was helped by Brendan Doyle, who racked up one goal. Doyle scored 54 seconds into the first period to make the score 1-0 Pikes Peak Miners 18U. Ross Hanson provided the assist. Others who scored for Pikes Peak Miners 18U included Calvon Boots and Ashton Mabry, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Pikes Peak Miners 18U were Travis Bever and Ethan Daniels, who contributed one each.

Burton Rehm made 24 saves for Madison Capitols 18U on 27 shots. Madison Capitols 18U registered one goal on seven power play opportunities. Madison Capitols 18U ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Ford was ejected from the game. Swayman recorded 33 saves for Pikes Peak Miners 18U. Pikes Peak Miners 18U incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.