Evan Pace netted a hat trick to lead San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U over Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 16U, 14-0.

Pace notched his first tally 9:33 into the first period. He then added goals at 12:43 into the first and at 13:01 into the second.

San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U gained an early advantage, leading 6-0 by the end of the first period.

Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 16U's 10 penalties came back to haunt it, as Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 16U let up five goals while on the penalty kill.

San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 16U was unable to stop San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U from sending pucks towards the net, and San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U eventually piled up 50 shots on goal. San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U's goal total was higher than its season average. San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U has scored at the pace of 5.7 goals per game during the current campaign. San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed five goals during the game.

San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U also got points from Jake Stom, who also had one goal and two assists, Sam Reveles, who also finished with two goals and two assists, Trevor Weinstock, who also grabbed one goal and one assist, Zach Fobar, who also registered one goal and three assists, Didrik Koister, who also grabbed one goal and three assists, Egan Wolford, who also finished with two goals and two assists, and Lucas Semkiw, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Matthew Ebertin also scored for San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U. In addition, San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U received assists from John Garrity, who had two, Aidan Ward, who had three, and Sam Collier, Ryan Meure, and Alex Beckert, who contributed one a piece.

Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 16U found itself stymied offensively, and got off a mere 12 shots against San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U's defense. Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 16U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 30 minutes in penalties during the game.

Devin Cooley recorded 12 saves for San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U. San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Spencer OConnell made 36 saves for Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 16U on 50 shots.