Esmark Stars 16U had a three-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to an 8-3 win over San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U.

Esmark Stars 16U got the win with help from a great game by Brendan Johns, who had two goals and one assist. Johns scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 12:56 into the second period to make the score 4-1 Esmark Stars 16U. Esmark Stars 16U earned a power play opportunity when Kyle Moore was put in the box for roughing. Cam Williams assisted on the tally. Johns' next tally on the power play made the score 5-2 Esmark Stars 16U with 3:08 left in the second period. Max Milan picked up the assist.

Esmark Stars 16U's goal total was higher than its season average. Esmark Stars 16U has scored at the pace of 3.7 goals per game during the current campaign. Esmark Stars 16U's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as Esmark Stars 16U finished with 24 penalty minutes. The defensemen of Esmark Stars 16U were also effective in San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U's zone, and came away with two goals.

Esmark Stars 16U also got points from Shane Riley, who also registered one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Esmark Stars 16U included Alec Bosnic, who had two and Mars Garber, David Nee, and Jasper Uricchio, who scored one goal each. More assists for Esmark Stars 16U came via Ty Rickabaugh, who had two and Nic Allen, William Carr, and Cole Barney, who each chipped in one.

San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U did not challenge the opposing netminder, only getting 12 shots on net to force nine saves. San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 54 penalty minutes.

San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U was helped by Evan Rittenhouse, who finished with one goal. Rittenhouse scored on the power play 10:37 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Esmark Stars 16U. San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U had gotten the advantage when Esmark Stars 16U's Rickabaugh was sent off for boarding. Jack Sullivan provided the assist. San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U additionally got points from Sullivan, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Eamonn Miller also scored for San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U.

Tyler Kurtz recorded nine saves for Esmark Stars 16U. Esmark Stars 16U registered three goals on 15 power play opportunities. San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U's Jake Acton stopped 13 shots out of the 21 that he faced. San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U registered one goal on five power play opportunities.