West Michigan Hounds 18U shrugs off penalties, upends Atlanta Fire 18U, 6-2

West Michigan Hounds 18U, which found itself down a man often, weathered Atlanta Fire 18U's power play opportunities and emerged with a 6-2 victory.
West Michigan Hounds 18U was sparked by Nathan Viberg, who had one goal. Viberg scored 8:58 into the second period to make the score 3-2 West Michigan Hounds 18U.
West Michigan Hounds 18U additionally got points from P J Heger, who also finished with one goal and one assist and Michael Wood, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. West Michigan Hounds 18U also got a goal from Zander Sorenson as well. In addition, West Michigan Hounds 18U received assists from Evan Bennett, who had two.
Atlanta Fire 18U was helped by Zach Schingoethe, who registered one goal. Schingoethe scored on the power play 8:00 into the second period to make the score 2-2. Atlanta Fire 18U had gotten the advantage when West Michigan Hounds 18U's Alec Artuso was sent off for interference. Devin Pierce assisted on the tally. Kyle Truax also scored for Atlanta Fire 18U. Other players who recorded assists for Atlanta Fire 18U were Gennadi Zabelini and Kinean Badger, who contributed one a piece.
Ben Coopes rejected 18 shots on goal for West Michigan Hounds 18U. West Michigan Hounds 18U incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Sean Barrett recorded 22 saves for Atlanta Fire 18U. Atlanta Fire 18U incurred 24 minutes in penalty time with two minors.