The game between Esmark Stars 16U and Pursuit of Excellence 16U was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end Esmark Stars 16U emerged with a 5-3 win.

Esmark Stars 16U gained the winning advantage on a goal by Cole Barney 13:33 into the third period and hung on until final buzzer.

Esmark Stars 16U got the win with help from a great game by Barney, who had two goals and one assist.

Esmark Stars 16U's penalty kill excelled, as Esmark Stars 16U gave up one goal despite allowing 11 power plays.

Esmark Stars 16U got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game. Esmark Stars 16U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 44 minutes in penalties during the game.

Esmark Stars 16U additionally got points from Nikita Slivchenko, who also registered one goal and two assists. Others who scored for Esmark Stars 16U included Alec Bosnic and Cam Williams, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Esmark Stars 16U were Shane Riley, who had one.

Pursuit of Excellence 16U forced its penalty killing units to work especially hard during the game, picking up eight minors and one major for 21 minutes in penalty time. Pursuit of Excellence 16U surpassed its season average of 10.0 penalty minutes per game.

Pursuit of Excellence 16U was helped by Alec Zawatsky, who had one goal and two assists. Zawatsky scored 11:54 into the third period to make the score 3-3. Matthew Kowalski assisted on the tally. Pursuit of Excellence 16U also got points from Kowalski, who also grabbed one goal and two assists. Pursuit of Excellence 16U also got a goal from Bryson Cecconi as well. More assists for Pursuit of Excellence 16U came via Cayden Kraus, who had one.

Esmark Stars 16U's Tyler Kurtz stopped 12 shots out of the 15 that he faced. Esmark Stars 16U registered one goal on six power play opportunities. Logan Larock rejected 17 shots on goal for Pursuit of Excellence 16U.