Pursuit of Excellence 16U tried its best to erase a three-goal deficit, but San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 3-2.

A goal by Eamonn Miller put San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U up 3-0 in the third period, but Pursuit of Excellence 16U pulled to within one on Matthew Kowalski's tally 16:35 into the third period.

San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U's penalty kill excelled, as San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U gave up one goal despite allowing 17 power plays.

San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U found itself stymied offensively, and got off a mere six shots against Pursuit of Excellence 16U's defense. San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 48 minutes in penalties during the game.

San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U was helped by Evan Rittenhouse, who tallied one goal. Rittenhouse scored on the power play 11:53 into the third period to make the score 2-0 San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U. San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U had gotten the advantage when Pursuit of Excellence 16U's Stephen Perreault was sent off for roughing. Tyler Nelson provided the assist. Greyson North also scored for San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U. More assists for San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U came via Kyle Moore and Sam Jenkins, who contributed one each.

Pursuit of Excellence 16U did not challenge the opposing netminder, only getting 13 shots on net to force 11 saves.

Pursuit of Excellence 16U was led by Cayden Kraus, who racked up one goal and one assist. Kraus scored 15:00 into the third period to make the score 3-1 San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U. Cassidy Bowes assisted on the tally. In addition, Pursuit of Excellence 16U received assists from Matthew Kasowski and Alec Zawatsky, who each chipped in one.

Noel Zuccaro made 11 saves for San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U on 13 shots. San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U registered one goal on two power play opportunities. Logan Larock rejected three shots on goal for Pursuit of Excellence 16U. Pursuit of Excellence 16U incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors.