In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Omaha AAA 16U escaped with a 3-2 victory over St. Louis Selects 16U.

No lead was more than one goal during the contest, and the winning goal was scored by Ethen Frank at 16:12 of the second period.

Omaha AAA 16U was led by Frank, who grabbed one goal and one assist.

Omaha AAA 16U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. Omaha AAA 16U forced St. Louis Selects 16U goalie John Massara to work between the pipes, taking 61 shots.

Omaha AAA 16U also got points from Austin Long, who also racked up one goal and one assist and Casey Gilling, who also had one goal and one assist.

St. Louis Selects 16U was helped by Samir Abouelhana, who registered one goal. Abouelhana scored 16:05 into the second period to make the score 2-2. Brad Rupp picked up the assist. Tyler Hinterser also scored for St. Louis Selects 16U. In addition, St. Louis Selects 16U received assists from Zachary Fizer and Jake Russo, who contributed one each.

Cole Weaver recorded 27 saves for Omaha AAA 16U. Omaha AAA 16U incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors. John Massara made 58 saves for St. Louis Selects 16U on 61 shots. St. Louis Selects 16U incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors.