Tyler Deweese netted a hat trick to lead West Michigan Hounds 16U over Pikes Peak Miners 16U, 8-2.

Deweese's first goal came 2:54 into the second period. He then added goals at 3:13 into the second and at 11:49 into the third.

West Michigan Hounds 16U's penalty kill excelled, as West Michigan Hounds 16U gave up one goal despite allowing six power plays.

West Michigan Hounds 16U's penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled eight minors and one major for 31 minutes in penalty time. West Michigan Hounds 16U had been averaging 21.0 minutes in penalties per game. West Michigan Hounds 16U forced Pikes Peak Miners 16U's goalies to work between the pipes, totaling 32 shots and forcing 24 saves. David Fessenden made 11 stops and Joe Chekan made 13. West Michigan Hounds 16U's goal total was higher than its season average. This season, West Michigan Hounds 16U averages 2.3 goals per contest. West Michigan Hounds 16U's power play was punchless, and failed to score a single goal despite having nine power play opportunities.

West Michigan Hounds 16U additionally got points from Michael Kelley, who also grabbed one goal and one assist and Jack Sampson, who also registered two goals and one assist to lead the team in points. Others who scored for West Michigan Hounds 16U included Dallas Tulik and Tyler Adamski, who each put in one. More assists for West Michigan Hounds 16U came via Nick Koperdak, who had two and Luke Kiel, Christian Surns, Gabe Smith, Pat Modaff, and Jake Redman, who each chipped in one.

Pikes Peak Miners 16U stifled West Michigan Hounds 16U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. West Michigan Hounds 16U's defense shut down Pikes Peak Miners 16U's forwards for much of the game, and Pikes Peak Miners 16U got off only 12 shots during the contest. Pikes Peak Miners 16U's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as Pikes Peak Miners 16U finished with 26 penalty minutes.

Pikes Peak Miners 16U was helped by Dillon Milliron, who finished with one goal. Milliron scored on the power play 11:22 into the second period to make the score 3-2 West Michigan Hounds 16U. A holding penalty on Redman had put Pikes Peak Miners 16U on the power play. Brendon Beaver picked up the assist. Pikes Peak Miners 16U also got a goal from Ethan Daniels as well. In addition, Pikes Peak Miners 16U received assists from Brett Armstrong and Nicholas Kiemel, who contributed one each.

Tyler Roe recorded 10 saves for West Michigan Hounds 16U. West Michigan Hounds 16U ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Surns was ejected from the game.