Madison Capitols 16U took the lead against St. Louis Selects 16U in the first period and maintained it until the end of the game to secure a tight 3-1 victory.

Marshal Plunkett provided Madison Capitols 16U with the game-winning tally when he scored 14:49 into the first period. Madison Capitols 16U had gained a power play chance when Zachary Fizer was whistled for tripping. Ken Fiala picked up the assist.

Madison Capitols 16U was led by goalie Sam Dunn, who finished with 26 saves while allowing one goal. The solid play of Dunn will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 3.82.

St. Louis Selects 16U's power play was ineffective against Madison Capitols 16U's penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

Madison Capitols 16U stifled St. Louis Selects 16U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Madison Capitols 16U kept St. Louis Selects 16U's goalie busy throughout the game, and John Massara made 28 saves on 31 shots. Madison Capitols 16U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 24 minutes in penalties during the game. Madison Capitols 16U's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

Madison Capitols 16U additionally got points from Fiala, who also tallied one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Kaeden Meuer also scored for Madison Capitols 16U. In addition, Madison Capitols 16U received assists from Tyler Lander, who had two and Coltin Craigo, Lance Breitnauer, and Aaron Grounds, who contributed one each.

St. Louis Selects 16U was led by Jake Russo, who scored the team's only goal. Russo scored 12:48 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Fizer assisted on the tally.

Madison Capitols 16U registered one goal on five power play opportunities. St. Louis Selects 16U incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors.