In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Minnesota Elite Development 16U escaped with a 4-2 victory over Pikes Peak Miners 16U.

No lead was more than two goals during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Brian Halonen at 7:49 of the third period.

Halonen was all over the ice for Minnesota Elite Development 16U, as he tallied one goal and two assists in the win.

Minnesota Elite Development 16U stifled Pikes Peak Miners 16U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Minnesota Elite Development 16U kept Pikes Peak Miners 16U's goalie busy throughout the game, and David Fessenden made 41 saves on 45 shots. Minnesota Elite Development 16U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 26 minutes in penalties during the game.

Minnesota Elite Development 16U also had goals scored by Tommy Klans, Hunter Johannes, and Justin Kelley, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Minnesota Elite Development 16U were Mark Willson, who had two and Mitchel Machlitt, Cameron Buhl, and Nicholas Anderson, who contributed one each.

Pikes Peak Miners 16U found itself stymied offensively, and got off a mere two shots against Minnesota Elite Development 16U's defense. Pikes Peak Miners 16U's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as Pikes Peak Miners 16U finished with 46 penalty minutes.

Pikes Peak Miners 16U was helped by Ross Hanson, who racked up one goal. Hanson scored 16:42 into the second period to make the score 2-2. Ethan Daniels assisted on the tally. Others who scored for Pikes Peak Miners 16U included Griffen Medina and Nicholas Kiemel, who scored one goal each. In addition, Pikes Peak Miners 16U received assists from Nikita Penzov, who had one.

Minnesota Elite Development 16U registered one goal on eight power play opportunities. Pikes Peak Miners 16U registered zero goals on five power play opportunities.