Esmark Stars 16U gutted out a close 4-3 win against Green Bay Jr. Gamblers 16U.

Esmark Stars 16U gained the winning advantage on a goal by Mars Garber 5:54 into the third period and hung on until final buzzer.

Esmark Stars 16U was paced by Garber, who finished with one goal.

Esmark Stars 16U's offense rang up 34 shots on Green Bay Jr. Gamblers 16U's net. Esmark Stars 16U's penalty kill unit could not stop Green Bay Jr. Gamblers 16U's power play, which converted on two of three opportunities.

Esmark Stars 16U also had goals scored by Ben Friedland, David Nee, and Alex Crilley, who each put in one. More assists for Esmark Stars 16U came via Nic Allen, Alec Bosnic, Alex Singley, Cam Williams, Cole Barney, Jasper Uricchio, and Brendan Johns, who each chipped in one.

Green Bay Jr. Gamblers 16U was helped by Zach Bettmeng, who racked up one goal. Bettmeng scored on the power play 5:31 into the second period to make the score 3-3. An interference penalty on Garber had put Green Bay Jr. Gamblers 16U on the power play. Tom Berg picked up the assist. Others who scored for Green Bay Jr. Gamblers 16U included Dante Zapata and Joe Murvich, who scored one goal each. In addition, Green Bay Jr. Gamblers 16U received assists from Nikita Baikov, who had one.

Tyler Kurtz rejected 23 shots on goal for Esmark Stars 16U. Esmark Stars 16U incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Jack Austin made 30 saves for Green Bay Jr. Gamblers 16U on 34 shots. Green Bay Jr. Gamblers 16U incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.