Pikes Peak Miners 16U relied on the sparkling performance of Evan Smith in net to grab a 5-1 win against St. Louis Selects 16U.

Pikes Peak Miners 16U's penalty kill excelled, as Pikes Peak Miners 16U gave up zero goals despite allowing 10 power plays.

Pikes Peak Miners 16U was led by Garrett Graham, who finished with one goal. Graham scored 7:28 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Pikes Peak Miners 16U. J.P. Nolette picked up the assist.

Pikes Peak Miners 16U forced St. Louis Selects 16U's goaltenders to work without much rest, launching 40 shots and forcing 35 saves. Zach Young made 15 stops and Samuel Boyer made 20. Pikes Peak Miners 16U stifled St. Louis Selects 16U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Pikes Peak Miners 16U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 34 minutes in penalties during the game.

Pikes Peak Miners 16U also had goals scored by Casey Shannahan, who had two and Ethan Solat and Trevor Paradise, who scored one goal each. In addition, Pikes Peak Miners 16U received assists from Brandon Tucker, Jeremy Solat, Emilio Trujillo, and Christian Gums, who contributed one a piece.

St. Louis Selects 16U found itself short handed often, totaling 18 penalty minutes and allowing zero power plays.

Smith recorded 26 saves for Pikes Peak Miners 16U.