Pikes Peak Miners 16U had a two-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 5-0 win over Phoenix Firebirds 16U.

Pikes Peak Miners 16U was paced by Jeremy Solat, who grabbed one goal. Solat scored 11:26 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Pikes Peak Miners 16U.

Pikes Peak Miners 16U put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Phoenix Firebirds 16U to score on any of its four power plays. Pikes Peak Miners 16U was steadier on the defensive front than it has been for much of this season. Pikes Peak Miners 16U allows 3.0 goals per game. Pikes Peak Miners 16U forced Phoenix Firebirds 16U goalie Christian Brown to work between the pipes, taking 36 shots.

Pikes Peak Miners 16U also got points from Casey Shannahan, who also finished with one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Pikes Peak Miners 16U also got a goal from Emilio Trujillo as well. Other players who recorded assists for Pikes Peak Miners 16U were Brandon Tucker, who had one.

Phoenix Firebirds 16U's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Pikes Peak Miners 16U power plays.

Evan Smith recorded 19 saves for Pikes Peak Miners 16U. Pikes Peak Miners 16U incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Phoenix Firebirds 16U's Brown stopped 31 shots out of the 36 that he faced. Phoenix Firebirds 16U incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.