Phoenix Firebirds 16U tried to dig itself out of a three-goal hole, but Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 16U held on for a 4-2 victory.

A goal by Trey Rossbach put Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 16U up 4-1 in the second period, but Phoenix Firebirds 16U pulled to within two on Alex Falk's tally 9:27 into the third period.

Jason Fritsche had a great game for Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 16U, netting two goals. Fritsche's tallies came at 6:42 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 16U and 10:30 into the first to make the score 2-0 Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 16U.

Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 16U stifled Phoenix Firebirds 16U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 16U also got points from Nicholas Skaluba, who also racked up one goal and one assist. More assists for Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 16U came via Michael Ragone and Ryan Wessel, who contributed one a piece and Bobby Frieson and Michael Zenone, who each chipped in two.

The defensemen of Phoenix Firebirds 16U were also effective in Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 16U's zone, and came away with two goals.

Brett Kramer also scored for Phoenix Firebirds 16U. In addition, Phoenix Firebirds 16U received assists from Reise Kieffer, who had two.

Anthony Yamnitsky rejected 23 shots on goal for Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 16U. Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 16U totaled 15 minutes in penalty time with five minors and one major and went 1-for-3 on the power play. Oliver Boerst recorded 15 saves for Phoenix Firebirds 16U. Phoenix Firebirds 16U incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.