Behind two goals from James Crossman and one goal Christian Stoley, Rocky Mountain Roughriders 18U downed Madison Capitols 18U 5-2.

Crossman scored the first of his two goals at 6:39 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Rocky Mountain Roughriders 18U. David Mitchell picked up the assist. Crossman's next tally made the score 2-0 Rocky Mountain Roughriders 18U with 4:55 left in the first period. Nick Kukuris provided the assist. Stoley scored 10:27 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Rocky Mountain Roughriders 18U. John Wilson picked up the assist.

Rocky Mountain Roughriders 18U put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Madison Capitols 18U to score on any of its four power plays. Rocky Mountain Roughriders 18U forced Madison Capitols 18U goalie Daniel Lebedeff to work between the pipes, taking 32 shots. Rocky Mountain Roughriders 18U bested its season scoring average. This season, Rocky Mountain Roughriders 18U averages 2.7 goals per contest. Rocky Mountain Roughriders 18U got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed three goals during the game.

Rocky Mountain Roughriders 18U also got points from Kukuris, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Nicholas Ness also scored for Rocky Mountain Roughriders 18U. Other players who recorded assists for Rocky Mountain Roughriders 18U were Zachary Schwenk, who had one.

Madison Capitols 18U stifled Rocky Mountain Roughriders 18U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Madison Capitols 18U was held below its usual level of production. Madison Capitols 18U averages 4.3 goals per game. Madison Capitols 18U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 26 minutes in penalties during the game.

Madison Capitols 18U was led by Verners Egle, who registered two goals. Egle scored the first of his two goals at 16:41 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Rocky Mountain Roughriders 18U. Kasey Fitzjerrells provided the assist. Egle's next tally made the score 3-2 Rocky Mountain Roughriders 18U with 15:12 left in the third period. Alec Semandel picked up the assist. In addition, Madison Capitols 18U received assists from Mikey Butcher and Chase Mickelson, who each chipped in one.

Cody Christofferson recorded 17 saves for Rocky Mountain Roughriders 18U. Rocky Mountain Roughriders 18U incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Daniel Lebedeff made 27 saves for Madison Capitols 18U on 31 shots.