Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Pikes Peak Miners 16U defeated Anaheim Jr. Ducks 16U in a shootout 5-4.

Pikes Peak Miners 16U pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 24 penalty minutes.

Pikes Peak Miners 16U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in seven chances. Pikes Peak Miners 16U's defense let in more goals than it usually has this year. Pikes Peak Miners 16U averages 1.5 goal allowed per game.

Pikes Peak Miners 16U was led by J.P. Nolette, who racked up one goal and one assist. Nolette scored 16:16 into the first period to make the score 3-2 Pikes Peak Miners 16U. Luke Boose provided the assist. Austin Wheatly also scored for Pikes Peak Miners 16U. In addition, Pikes Peak Miners 16U received assists from Jaren Yatsu, Patrick Alldredge, Logan Stein, and Trevor Paradise, who each chipped in one.

Anaheim Jr. Ducks 16U's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on seven Pikes Peak Miners 16U power plays. Pikes Peak Miners 16U was unable to stop Anaheim Jr. Ducks 16U from sending pucks towards the net, and Anaheim Jr. Ducks 16U eventually piled up 46 shots on goal. Anaheim Jr. Ducks 16U's defense was uncharacteristically lax during the game. Anaheim Jr. Ducks 16U gives up 2.0 goals per game.

Anaheim Jr. Ducks 16U was helped by Andrew Truxaw, who registered one goal. Truxaw scored 54 seconds into the third period to make the score 3-3. Ryan Carpenter assisted on the tally. Anaheim Jr. Ducks 16U also got a goal from Eric Wright as well. Other players who recorded assists for Anaheim Jr. Ducks 16U were Zachary Kiser, who had one, Keelan Ulnick, who had two, and Bradley Budman, who had three.

Ty Bever made 42 saves for Pikes Peak Miners 16U on 46 shots. Jeremy Blaustein rejected 22 shots on goal for Anaheim Jr. Ducks 16U. Anaheim Jr. Ducks 16U incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors.