Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as California Titans 18U defeated West Michigan Hounds 18U in a shootout 3-2.

California Titans 18U came back from a one-goal deficit to capture the victory. California Titans 18U trailed 2-1 after a goal by West Michigan Hounds 18U's Finkhouse at 14:53 in the second period. California Titans 18U knotted things up at 2-2 on a goal by Liam Stritzinger at 16:36 in the third period.

Stritzinger had a great game for California Titans 18U, netting two goals.

More assists for California Titans 18U came via Mikko Kivinen and Tucker May, who each chipped in one.

West Michigan Hounds 18U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. West Michigan Hounds 18U was held below its usual level of production. West Michigan Hounds 18U puts an average of 4.3 pucks into the net per game. West Michigan Hounds 18U's offense was handcuffed by California Titans 18U's defensive play, and West Michigan Hounds 18U managed only 12 shots on goal during the game.

Christian Howard also scored for West Michigan Hounds 18U. In addition, West Michigan Hounds 18U received assists from Carter Reid and Ted Morrissey, who contributed one a piece.

Lucas Paulsen made 10 saves for California Titans 18U on 12 shots. California Titans 18U incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with three minors. Nick Light rejected 26 shots on goal for West Michigan Hounds 18U. West Michigan Hounds 18U incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors.