Arizona Bobcats 16U came close to giving away a three-goal lead to Minnesota Magicians 16U, but did just enough to escape with a 6-5 victory.

Arizona Bobcats 16U led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when Arizona Bobcats 16U's Jared Sanchez scored on the power play at 8:50 in the second period to put Arizona Bobcats 16U up 6-3.

Jake Garman had a great game for Arizona Bobcats 16U, netting two goals. Garman scored on the power play at 7:46 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Minnesota Magicians 16U and again while 8:28 into the first to make the score 2-2.

Arizona Bobcats 16U did not waste many scoring chances, needing only six shots to achieve its goal tally.

Arizona Bobcats 16U outdid its season average for goals scored. Arizona Bobcats 16U averages 3.9 goals per game. Arizona Bobcats 16U took advantage of Minnesota Magicians 16U's penalties, tallying three goals off of three power play opportunities. Arizona Bobcats 16U found itself short handed often, totaling 40 penalty minutes and allowing 12 power plays.

Arizona Bobcats 16U additionally got points from Sanchez, who also had two goals and one assist to lead the team in points and Landon Quinney, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Arizona Bobcats 16U also got a goal from Parker Coughlin as well. In addition, Arizona Bobcats 16U received assists from Kaid Oliver, Trey Porter, Alex Sprague, and Dylan Dix, who contributed one each.

Minnesota Magicians 16U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 22 minutes in penalties during the game.

Minnesota Magicians 16U was led by Connor Clemons, who tallied two goals and two assists. Clemons scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 4:25 into the second period to make the score 3-3. Minnesota Magicians 16U had gotten the advantage when Arizona Bobcats 16U's Trevor Checketts was sent off for roughing. Curtis Hansen assisted on the tally. Clemons' next tally on the power play made the score 6-4 Arizona Bobcats 16U with 10:21 left in the second period. Chase Gackle picked up the assist. Minnesota Magicians 16U also got points from Hansen, who also registered one goal and one assist, Gackle, who also grabbed one goal and one assist, and Jake Johnson, who also finished with one goal and two assists. More assists for Minnesota Magicians 16U came via Tyler Scott and Trevor Woytcke, who each chipped in one.