Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as HC Dallas 16U defeated Washington Little Capitals 16U in a shootout 2-1.

The shootout lasted for 12 attempts between the teams. Washington Little Capitals 16U got shootout goals from Ethan Docking and John Billingsley. HC Dallas 16U also got shootout goals from Brandon Speights and Alexander McBey.

HC Dallas 16U overcame a one-goal deficit to capture the victory. HC Dallas 16U was down 1-0 after a power play goal by Washington Little Capitals 16U's Ryan Ferencz at 13:03 in the first period. HC Dallas 16U tied things up at 1-1 on a goal by Jacob Gray at 12:48 in the third period.

Washington Little Capitals 16U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in four chances.

In addition, Washington Little Capitals 16U received assists from Matthew Vermont and Griffin Long, who contributed one each.

Hunter Adams rejected 18 shots on goal for HC Dallas 16U. HC Dallas 16U incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Alec Coakley made 21 saves for Washington Little Capitals 16U on 22 shots. Washington Little Capitals 16U incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.