Minnesota Magicians American 16U relied on the sparkling performance of Isiah Dilaura in net to grab a 2-1 win against Sioux Falls Jr. Stampede 16U.

Minnesota Magicians American 16U was paced by Payton Matsui, who racked up one goal. Matsui scored 3:34 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Minnesota Magicians American 16U. Joe Free assisted on the tally.

Minnesota Magicians American 16U managed to stay out of the box better than usual, registering one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Minnesota Magicians American 16U finished below its season average of 11.0 penalty minutes per game. Minnesota Magicians American 16U's offense operated below its season average. Minnesota Magicians American 16U puts an average of 4.6 pucks into the net per game. Sioux Falls Jr. Stampede 16U was unable to stop Minnesota Magicians American 16U from sending pucks towards the net, and Minnesota Magicians American 16U eventually piled up 46 shots on goal.

Minnesota Magicians American 16U additionally got points from Free, who also grabbed one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. In addition, Minnesota Magicians American 16U received assists from Ryan Anatonkis, who had one and Joe Becker, who had two.

Sioux Falls Jr. Stampede 16U put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Minnesota Magicians American 16U to score on any of its three power plays.

Sioux Falls Jr. Stampede 16U was led by Sam Prisbe, who scored the team's only goal. Prisbe scored 10:27 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Sioux Falls Jr. Stampede 16U. Ryan Thompson picked up the assist.

Minnesota Magicians American 16U's Dilaura stopped 29 shots out of the 30 that he faced. Dysen Skinner rejected 44 shots on goal for Sioux Falls Jr. Stampede 16U. Sioux Falls Jr. Stampede 16U incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.