Arizona Bobcats 16U beat West Michigan Hounds 16U, 2-1, in a contest where the winning goal was scored in the first period but the game remained close throughout.

A goal 16:34 into the first period by Trey Porter proved to be the game winner, and powered Arizona Bobcats 16U to the victory. Jake Garman provided the assist.

Arizona Bobcats 16U was paced by Garman, who finished with one goal and one assist. Garman scored 8:27 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Arizona Bobcats 16U.

Arizona Bobcats 16U stifled West Michigan Hounds 16U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

More assists for Arizona Bobcats 16U came via Brayden Watts, who had one.

West Michigan Hounds 16U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in seven chances.

West Michigan Hounds 16U was led by Nick Koperdak, who scored the team's only goal. Koperdak scored 14:50 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Arizona Bobcats 16U. Jack Sampson picked up the assist.

Sean Dickson made 17 saves for Arizona Bobcats 16U on 18 shots. Arizona Bobcats 16U incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. West Michigan Hounds 16U's Tyler Roe stopped 22 shots out of the 24 that he faced. West Michigan Hounds 16U incurred 14 minutes in penalty time with seven minors.