Esmark Stars 16U had a four-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 7-2 win over Pikes Peak Miners 16U.

Max Milan had one goal and two assists to lead Esmark Stars 16U. Milan scored 8:49 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Esmark Stars 16U. Nic Allen provided the assist.

Esmark Stars 16U forced Pikes Peak Miners 16U's goaltenders to work all game long, ripping 37 shots and forcing 30 saves. David Fessenden made 11 stops and Joe Chekan made 19. Esmark Stars 16U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances. Esmark Stars 16U surpassed its usual scoring output this season. Esmark Stars 16U averages 4.0 goals per game.

Esmark Stars 16U also got points from Cam Williams, who also finished with one goal and two assists. Esmark Stars 16U also got a goal from Jonathan Rice as well. Other players who recorded assists for Esmark Stars 16U were Ben Friedland, Beau Heakins, Cole Barney, and Jasper Uricchio, who each chipped in one.

Pikes Peak Miners 16U was often in penalty trouble, totaling nine minors and one major for 43 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 24.0 minutes per game Pikes Peak Miners 16U had been spending in the box.

Pikes Peak Miners 16U also had goals scored by Arkaitt Edren and Dillon Milliron, who scored one goal each.

Hayden Chieffo made 17 saves for Esmark Stars 16U on 19 shots. Esmark Stars 16U incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with eight minors. For Pikes Peak Miners 16U, Ross Hanson was ejected from the game.