Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 5-1 win over Texas Tornado 16U.

Adam Alavi had a great game for Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U, netting two goals. Alavi scored at 9:27 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U and again while 13:22 into the second to make the score 3-0 Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U.

Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U managed to stay out of the box better than usual, registering one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U finished below its season average of 3.0 penalty minutes per game.

Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U also got points from Anthony Franks, who also had one goal and one assist. Mario Damasceno also scored for Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U. More assists for Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U came via Carter Ekberg, Joseph Randazzo, Jonathan Dagnal, and Matt Bour, who contributed one a piece.

Texas Tornado 16U managed to stay out of the box better than usual, racking up one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Texas Tornado 16U wound up below its season average of 7.0 penalty minutes per game. Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U's defense shut down Texas Tornado 16U's forwards for much of the game, and Texas Tornado 16U got off only 14 shots during the contest.

Joseph Recktenwald made 13 saves for Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U on 14 shots. Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U registered zero goals on one power play opportunities. Christophe Jobin rejected 21 shots on goal for Texas Tornado 16U. Texas Tornado 16U registered zero goals on one power play opportunities.