Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Thunder Bay Kings 16U defeated Washington Little Capitals 16U in a shootout 1-0.

The two teams needed 10 turns to complete the shootout. Washington Little Capitals 16U got a shootout goal from John Billingsley. In addition to the clincher, Thunder Bay Kings 16U got a shootout goal from Jett Leishman.

Thunder Bay Kings 16U's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Washington Little Capitals 16U power plays. Thunder Bay Kings 16U featured an improved defense during the game. Thunder Bay Kings 16U gives up 3.0 goals on average per game. Thunder Bay Kings 16U did not challenge the opposing netminder, only getting seven shots on net to force six saves.

Washington Little Capitals 16U managed to stay out of the box better than usual, registering one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Washington Little Capitals 16U ended up below its season average of 12.0 penalty minutes per game. Washington Little Capitals 16U was held below its usual level of production. Washington Little Capitals 16U puts an average of 3.1 pucks into the net per game.

Seth McKay made 22 saves for Thunder Bay Kings 16U on 22 shots. Thunder Bay Kings 16U incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Benjamin Calaman rejected six shots on goal for Washington Little Capitals 16U.