Alex Crilley had one goal and two assists to lead Esmark Stars 16U to a 4-1 victory over Lansing Capitals 16U.

Crilley beat Colt Hanks with a shot 9:43 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Esmark Stars 16U. Jasper Uricchio picked up the assist. Crilley dished an assist on Cam Williams's goal that made the score 1-1 at 16:30 into the first period. He added another helper on Brendan Johns's goal that made the score 4-1 Esmark Stars 16U at 14:49 into the third period.

Esmark Stars 16U was led by goalie Tyler Kurtz, who finished with 27 saves while allowing one goal. Kurtz managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 3.12 prior to the game.

Esmark Stars 16U pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 34 penalty minutes.

Esmark Stars 16U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in nine chances.

In addition, Esmark Stars 16U received assists from Nic Allen, Ty Rickabaugh, and Alex Singley, who contributed one each.

Lansing Capitals 16U's offense operated below its season average. Lansing Capitals 16U puts an average of 3.5 pucks into the net per game.

Lansing Capitals 16U was led by Rex Moe, who scored the team's only goal. Moe scored 5:28 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Lansing Capitals 16U. Luke Cornell provided the assist.

Esmark Stars 16U registered two goals on seven power play opportunities. Colt Hanks made 24 saves for Lansing Capitals 16U on 27 shots. Lansing Capitals 16U incurred 30 minutes in penalty time with five minors.