Cameron Olstad gave Team North Dakota 16U the lead in the first period, and Sioux Falls Jr. Stampede 16U was never able to catch up in a close game that ended 4-2.

A goal 4:48 into the first period by Olstad proved to be the game winner, and powered Team North Dakota 16U to the victory.

Team North Dakota 16U pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 22 penalty minutes.

Team North Dakota 16U was paced by Braden Costello, who registered one goal and one assist. Costello scored 13:53 into the first period to make the score 3-1 Team North Dakota 16U.

Others who scored for Team North Dakota 16U included Matthew Boren and Tyrese Murph, who each put in one.

Sioux Falls Jr. Stampede 16U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances.

Sioux Falls Jr. Stampede 16U was helped by Nathan Mutschelknaus, who racked up one goal. Mutschelknaus scored 9:41 into the second period to make the score 3-2 Team North Dakota 16U. Ryan Thompson assisted on the tally. Sioux Falls Jr. Stampede 16U also got a goal from Jack Olson as well. More assists for Sioux Falls Jr. Stampede 16U came via Jackson Gray and Jamieson McVicar, who each chipped in one.

Ethan Peterson rejected 25 shots on goal for Team North Dakota 16U. Grant Boldt recorded 22 saves for Sioux Falls Jr. Stampede 16U. Sioux Falls Jr. Stampede 16U incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.