Chase Pearson netted a hat trick to lead Atlanta Fire 16U over Detroit Falcons 16U, 6-1.

Pearson's first goal came 2:15 into the first period. He then added goals at 8:37 into the first and at 11:21 into the first.

Atlanta Fire 16U made Detroit Falcons 16U's netminders to work without much rest, ripping 36 shots and forcing 30 saves. Jorgen Johnson made 29 stops and Corbin Kaczperski made one. Atlanta Fire 16U surpassed its usual scoring output this season. This season, Atlanta Fire 16U averages 2.1 goals per contest.

Atlanta Fire 16U also had goals scored by Jared McCracken, who had one and Matt Kobylski, who had two. Other players who recorded assists for Atlanta Fire 16U were Joshua Weakland, who had two and Kyle Truax, Tyler Gwyn, and Dillon Steh, who each chipped in one.

Detroit Falcons 16U's offense was handcuffed by Atlanta Fire 16U's defensive play, and Detroit Falcons 16U managed only 11 shots on goal during the game.

Connor Stewart made 10 saves for Atlanta Fire 16U on 11 shots. Atlanta Fire 16U incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors. Detroit Falcons 16U incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.