Team Illinois 16U survived a determined comeback attempt by New Jersey Jr. Titans 16U on the way to a 4-3 win.

A goal by Liam Thrawl put Team Illinois 16U up 4-2 in the second period, but New Jersey Jr. Titans 16U pulled to within one on Bobby Freiling's tally 13:38 into the third period.

New Jersey Jr. Titans 16U's power play was ineffective against Team Illinois 16U's penalty kill, which allowed one goal while shorthanded.

Team Illinois 16U racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with six minors and one major for 27 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 14.0 minutes per game Team Illinois 16U had been spending in the box. Team Illinois 16U's offense rang up 32 shots on New Jersey Jr. Titans 16U's net. Team Illinois 16U surpassed its usual scoring output this season. Team Illinois 16U has scored at the pace of 1.8 goal per game during the current campaign.

Team Illinois 16U also got points from Griffin Neault, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Others who scored for Team Illinois 16U included Matt Letmanski and Michael Cali, who scored one goal each. In addition, Team Illinois 16U received assists from Matt McShea, who had one and Tanner Napierala, who had two.

New Jersey Jr. Titans 16U additionally got points from Zach Noble, who also registered one goal and one assist and Justin Mayer, who also racked up one goal and one assist. More assists for New Jersey Jr. Titans 16U came via Jimmy Stanger, who had two.

Andrew Farah rejected 19 shots on goal for Team Illinois 16U. Team Illinois 16U registered one goal on two power play opportunities. Team Illinois 16U ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and John Shively was ejected from the game. Anthony Del Tufo recorded 28 saves for New Jersey Jr. Titans 16U. New Jersey Jr. Titans 16U incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.