Esmark Stars 16U's Ben Friedland had a big offensive game, scoring four goals and contributing two assists in his team's 7-2 win over St. Louis Selects 16U.

Friedland notched his first tally 10:19 into the first period. He then added goals at 16:07 into the first, at 4:20 into the third, and at 7:54 into the third.

Esmark Stars 16U forced St. Louis Selects 16U's goaltenders to work hard to keep the puck out of the net, taking 41 shots and forcing 34 saves. Kyle McClellan made 25 stops and John Massara made nine. Esmark Stars 16U bested its season scoring average. This season, Esmark Stars 16U averages 2.8 goals per contest.

Esmark Stars 16U additionally got points from Brendan Johns, who also tallied one goal and four assists. Esmark Stars 16U also had goals scored by Alex Singley and Cam Williams, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Esmark Stars 16U were Beau Heakins, who had four and Cole Barney and Max Milan, who contributed one each.

St. Louis Selects 16U stifled Esmark Stars 16U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

St. Louis Selects 16U was helped by Jake Faulkner, who racked up one goal and one assist. Faulkner scored on the power play 29 seconds into the second period to make the score 2-1 Esmark Stars 16U. Zach Fizer provided the assist. St. Louis Selects 16U also got points from Fizer, who also had one goal and one assist. In addition, St. Louis Selects 16U received assists from Andy Willis, who had one.

Tyler Kurtz recorded 19 saves for Esmark Stars 16U. Esmark Stars 16U incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. St. Louis Selects 16U incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors.