In a game where neither team could get a cushion, California Titans 16U escaped with a 3-2 victory over Arizona Bobcats 16U.

Each team kept the other at bay throughout the game, and Henri Schreifels secured the win for California Titans 16U with a goal in the second period.

California Titans 16U was led by Schreifels, who finished with one goal. Schreifels scored on the power play 14:47 into the second period to make the score 3-2 California Titans 16U. California Titans 16U had gotten the advantage when Arizona Bobcats 16U's Jonas Edwards was sent off for elbowing. Luc Salem assisted on the tally.

California Titans 16U additionally got points from Daylon Mannon, who also registered one goal and one assist. Shane Thesman also scored for California Titans 16U. In addition, California Titans 16U received assists from Nickolai Gruzdev and Beau Lawrence, who contributed one each.

Arizona Bobcats 16U found itself short handed often, totaling 34 penalty minutes and allowing eight power plays.

Arizona Bobcats 16U was helped by Brock Sottile, who grabbed one goal. Sottile scored on the power play 6:44 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Arizona Bobcats 16U. Arizona Bobcats 16U earned a power play opportunity when Salem was put in the box for roughing. Shane Treadway provided the assist. Arizona Bobcats 16U also got a goal from Joe DiGiulio as well. Other players who recorded assists for Arizona Bobcats 16U were Brendan Winslow, Kaid Oliver, and Kohl Hedquist, who each chipped in one.

California Titans 16U's Nicholas Kaltala stopped 26 shots out of the 28 that he faced. California Titans 16U incurred 20 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Cameron Sniffin rejected 17 shots on goal for Arizona Bobcats 16U. Arizona Bobcats 16U registered two goals on five power play opportunities.