Colt Hanks was superb between the pipes for Lansing Capitals 16U, as he did not allow a goal in a 4-0 victory over Esmark Stars 16U.

Lansing Capitals 16U was led by Jake Sutton, who registered one goal. Sutton scored 5:20 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Lansing Capitals 16U. Luke Cornell provided the assist.

Lansing Capitals 16U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. Lansing Capitals 16U featured an improved defense during the game. Lansing Capitals 16U averages 2.5 goals allowed per game. Lansing Capitals 16U forced Esmark Stars 16U goalie Hayden Chieffo to work between the pipes, taking 37 shots. Lansing Capitals 16U's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

Lansing Capitals 16U also got points from Grant Ledford, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Lansing Capitals 16U also had goals scored by DJ Putnam and Joseph Ullstrom, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Lansing Capitals 16U were Rex Moe, who had one and Ryan Hein and Zack Olen, who each chipped in two.

Esmark Stars 16U could not produce up to its normal offensive output. Esmark Stars 16U puts an average of 2.8 pucks into the net per game.

Colt Hanks made 27 saves for Lansing Capitals 16U on 27 shots. Lansing Capitals 16U totaled 23 minutes in penalty time with four minors and one major and went 1-for-6 on the power play. Lansing Capitals 16U ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Ledford was ejected from the game. Esmark Stars 16U's Chieffo stopped 33 shots out of the 37 that he faced. Esmark Stars 16U incurred 30 minutes in penalty time with five minors.