HC Dallas 16U survived a determined comeback attempt by West Michigan Hounds 16U on the way to a 4-3 win.

A goal by Kyle Tilley put HC Dallas 16U up 4-2 in the third period, but West Michigan Hounds 16U pulled to within one on Jack Sampson's tally 16:51 into the third period.

Chase Nies had a great game for HC Dallas 16U, netting two goals. Nies found the back of the net 2:49 into the first period to make the score 1-0 HC Dallas 16U and again while 4:48 into the third to make the score 2-2.

HC Dallas 16U put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow West Michigan Hounds 16U to score on any of its three power plays. HC Dallas 16U's offense rang up 35 shots on West Michigan Hounds 16U's net. HC Dallas 16U bested its season scoring average. This season, HC Dallas 16U averages 1.7 goal per contest.

Jace Foskey also scored for HC Dallas 16U. More assists for HC Dallas 16U came via Conner Hunt, Kevin Cassidy, Austen Halpin, and Cameron Ferguson, who contributed one each.

West Michigan Hounds 16U forced HC Dallas 16U goalie Hunter Smith to work between the pipes, taking 33 shots.

West Michigan Hounds 16U was helped by Matt Simpson, who finished with one goal. Simpson scored 16:52 into the first period to make the score 1-1. West Michigan Hounds 16U also got a goal from Tyler Deweese as well. Other players who recorded assists for West Michigan Hounds 16U were Christian Surns, Dallas Tulik, Pat Modaff, and Jake Redman, who each chipped in one.

Smith recorded 30 saves for HC Dallas 16U. HC Dallas 16U incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. West Michigan Hounds 16U's Lucas Chapel stopped 31 shots out of the 35 that he faced. West Michigan Hounds 16U incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.