Defenseman Josh Bretner notched the game-winning goal and an assist as the Capitals downed the Rocky Mountain RoughRiders in the 18U championship game, 3-2. In goal, Paul Bourbeau turned aside 12 shots.
DC Capitals won all five games in the NAPHL playoffs, four of the five games by a one goal differential. DC also captured the AYHL Regular Season title a few weeks ago, and are the favorites to win the Southeastern District Championship and qualify for nationals.
It was an inspiring effort by the Rocky Mountain Roughriders after defeating the Lansing Capitals 3-1 to reach the semifinals and finish second in Gold Division A behind the DC Capitals. Then, the Roughriders took down a red-hot Indiana Jr. Ice team in a shootout to reach the championship game. Rocky Mountain came to the NAPHL Playoffs in their last event of the season, after having a disappointing performance at the Colorado State playoffs and failing to qualify for the Rocky Mountain District Championships.
In consolation games, the Lansing Capitals pounded the Milwaukee Jr. Admirals 5-1, while the NAPHL regular season champions, San Jose Jr. Sharks, collected their first win in the playoffs with a 4-3 win over the Detroit Falcons.
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