Meijer 18s Runner Up in the NAPHL Championship

In the 18U Division, the Madison Capitols fought off a furious comeback attempt to defeat Meijer AAA 3-2 in a shootout to capture their first ever NAPHL Dixon Cup Championship.

18U Championship: Madison 3 vs. Meijer 2 (SO) - Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Madison defeated Meijer in a shootout 3-2. The shootout featured nine attempts between both teams. Meijer got a shootout goal from Skylar Miller. In addition to the clincher, Madison got a shootout goal from Anthony Callin. Madison saw a two-goal lead disappear in the 3rd period, but was able to secure the win in a shootout. Madison Capitols made the score 2-0 on a short handed goal by Mick Messner at 8:32 in the first period. Meijer evened things up at 2-2 on a short handed goal by Andrew Walker at 8:55 in the third period. Madison kept Meijer AAA 18U's goalie busy throughout the game, and Colt Hanks made 32 saves on 35 shots. Madison was helped by Konur Peterson, who racked up one goal. Peterson scored 1:29 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Madison. Messner assisted on the tally. Madison also got points from Messner, who also had one goal and one assist. More assists for Madison came via Callin, who had one. Meijer forced Madison goalie Daniel Lebedeff to work between the pipes, taking 33 shots. Meijer also got a goal from Tyrone Bronte as well. In addition, Meijer received assists from Miller, Ryan Hein, Caleb Hite, and Nick Koperdak, who contributed one each