Esmark Stars 16U survived a determined comeback attempt by California Titans 16U on the way to a 6-5 win.

Esmark Stars 16U made the score 4-0 on a goal by Beau Heakins at 14:39 in the second period, and California Titans 16U got as close as 4-3 when Austin Hanson scored 4:22 into the third period.

Esmark Stars 16U pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 26 penalty minutes.

Esmark Stars 16U kept California Titans 16U's goalie busy throughout the game, and Hayden Funk made 30 saves on 36 shots. Esmark Stars 16U outdid its season average for goals scored. Esmark Stars 16U averages 3.3 goals per game. Esmark Stars 16U had trouble converting on the power play advantage, managing just two goals on 10 chances.

Esmark Stars 16U was led by Cam Williams, who had two goals and two assists. Williams scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 8:54 into the third period to make the score 5-3 Esmark Stars 16U. Esmark Stars 16U earned a power play opportunity when Dylan Denton was put in the box for slashing. Max Milan assisted on the tally. Williams' next tally on the power play made the score 6-5 Esmark Stars 16U with 4:22 left in the third period. Cole Barney provided the assist. Esmark Stars 16U also got points from Heakins, who also registered one goal and one assist and Andrew Moscone, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Esmark Stars 16U included Ben Friedland and Alex Crilley, who each put in one. More assists for Esmark Stars 16U came via Ty Rickabaugh and Jasper Uricchio, who contributed one each.

California Titans 16U's goal total was higher than its season average. California Titans 16U has scored at the pace of 2.2 goals per game during the current campaign. California Titans 16U was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 44 penalty minutes.

Jonathon Johnson also scored for California Titans 16U. In addition, California Titans 16U received assists from Daylon Mannon, who had two, Troy Robertson, who had three, and Cameron Manory, Johnny Schacher, Nickolai Gruzdev, and Triston Mends, who each chipped in one.

Sean McDonald made 23 saves for Esmark Stars 16U on 28 shots. California Titans 16U registered one goal on seven power play opportunities.