Jeremy Wilber gave Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U the lead in the first period, and California Titans 18U was never able to catch up in a close game that ended 5-3.

A goal 16:06 into the first period by Wilber proved to be the game winner, and powered Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U to the victory. David Pfoestl picked up the assist.

Tino Alunni had one goal and two assists to lead Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U. Alunni scored 14:53 into the third period to make the score 4-2 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U kept California Titans 18U's goalie busy throughout the game, and Rett Rook made 37 saves on 42 shots. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U bested its season scoring average. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U averages 1.8 goal per game.

Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U also got points from Mergim Berisha, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Matthew Stewart also scored for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U. More assists for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U came via Stefan Krupski, who had one.

California Titans 18U put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U to score on any of its nine power plays. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U was unable to stop California Titans 18U from sending pucks towards the net, and California Titans 18U eventually piled up 38 shots on goal.

California Titans 18U was led by Connor Chilton, who racked up one goal and one assist. Chilton scored 16:05 into the third period to make the score 4-3 Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U. Nick Bortolotto assisted on the tally. Others who scored for California Titans 18U included Jonathon Johnson and Kane Toriumi, who scored one goal each. In addition, California Titans 18U received assists from Grant Minakawa, Alex Scheiman, and Warren Berg, who contributed one each.

Gio Podalinski rejected 35 shots on goal for Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U. Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Knights 18U incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors. California Titans 18U incurred 28 minutes in penalty time with four minors.