Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as HC Dallas 16U defeated California Titans 16U in a shootout 4-3.

HC Dallas 16U saw a three-goal lead disappear, but was able to secure the win in a shootout. HC Dallas 16U made the score 3-0 on a goal by Chase Nies at 7:37 in the second period. California Titans 16U evened things up at 3-3 on a goal by Michael Andrews at 14:39 in the third period.

HC Dallas 16U forced California Titans 16U's netminders to work all game long, taking 44 shots and forcing 40 saves. Veeti Haapasalo made 19 stops and Hayden Funk made 21. HC Dallas 16U's goal total was higher than its season average. HC Dallas 16U has scored at the pace of 1.7 goal per game during the current campaign.

HC Dallas 16U was helped by Cameron Ferguson, who racked up one goal. Ferguson scored short handed 10:41 into the first period to make the score 1-0 HC Dallas 16U. HC Dallas 16U found itself down a man on Kevin Cassidy's holding. Conner Hunt also scored for HC Dallas 16U. In addition, HC Dallas 16U received assists from Jace Foskey, who had one.

California Titans 16U stifled HC Dallas 16U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. HC Dallas 16U was unable to stop California Titans 16U from sending pucks towards the net, and California Titans 16U eventually piled up 43 shots on goal.

California Titans 16U was led by Jack Mackston, who registered one goal and one assist. Mackston scored 3:45 into the third period to make the score 3-2 HC Dallas 16U. Johnny Schacher picked up the assist. California Titans 16U also got a goal from Jake Mandel as well. More assists for California Titans 16U came via Jonathon Johnson and Dylan Denton, who each chipped in one.

Hunter Smith made 40 saves for HC Dallas 16U on 43 shots. HC Dallas 16U incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. California Titans 16U incurred 28 minutes in penalty time with four minors.