Esmark Stars 16U had a four-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 7-1 win over New Jersey Jr. Titans 16U.

New Jersey Jr. Titans 16U was stymied by Esmark Stars 16U's netminder Hayden Chieffo, who stopped 25 shots during the victory. Chieffo certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 2.65 entering the contest.

Esmark Stars 16U's penalty kill excelled, as Esmark Stars 16U gave up zero goals despite allowing seven power plays.

Esmark Stars 16U forced New Jersey Jr. Titans 16U's goaltenders to work between the pipes, racking up 39 shots and forcing 32 saves. Colin Burgess made 12 stops and Thomas Walker made 20. Esmark Stars 16U stifled New Jersey Jr. Titans 16U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Esmark Stars 16U bested its season scoring average. This season, Esmark Stars 16U averages 3.3 goals per contest. Esmark Stars 16U's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as Esmark Stars 16U finished with 22 penalty minutes.

Esmark Stars 16U was helped by Jasper Uricchio, who racked up one goal. Uricchio scored 6:56 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Esmark Stars 16U. Cole Barney provided the assist. Esmark Stars 16U also got points from Beau Heakins, who also had one goal and one assist, Nikita Slivchenko, who also tallied one goal and one assist, and Sam Johnson, who also registered one goal and one assist. Esmark Stars 16U also got a goal from Cam Williams as well. More assists for Esmark Stars 16U came via Brendan Johns, who had two and Ben Friedland, Alec Bosnic, David Nee, Alex Crilley, and Max Milan, who each chipped in one.

New Jersey Jr. Titans 16U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 32 minutes in penalties during the game.

New Jersey Jr. Titans 16U was led by Drew Murtha, who scored the team's only goal. Murtha scored 29 seconds into the first period to make the score 1-1. John DAniello assisted on the tally.

Esmark Stars 16U registered three goals on 12 power play opportunities.