Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Washington Little Capitals 16U defeated HC Dallas 16U in a shootout 4-3.

The shootout lasted for 12 attempts between the teams. HC Dallas 16U got a shootout goal from Dustin Muriel. Washington Little Capitals 16U also got a shootout goal from Theodor Lenz.

Washington Little Capitals 16U overcame a one-goal deficit to capture the victory. Washington Little Capitals 16U trailed 3-2 after a goal by HC Dallas 16U's Joey McIntyre at 13:20 in the second period. Washington Little Capitals 16U tied things up at 3-3 on a goal by Thomas Martin at 16:41 in the third period.

Washington Little Capitals 16U's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five HC Dallas 16U power plays.

Washington Little Capitals 16U was led by Drew Lorinchak, who racked up one goal and one assist. Lorinchak scored 6:30 into the second period to make the score 2-2. Griffin Long picked up the assist. Matthew Vermont also scored for Washington Little Capitals 16U. In addition, Washington Little Capitals 16U received assists from Andrew Kurapov and Cole McDowell, who contributed one each.

HC Dallas 16U stifled Washington Little Capitals 16U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

HC Dallas 16U was led by Brandon Speights, who tallied two goals. Speights scored the first of his two goals at 14:39 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Andrew Ngov assisted on the tally. Speights' next tally made the score 2-1 HC Dallas 16U with 17:44 left in the second period. Tristan Brewer picked up the assist. More assists for HC Dallas 16U came via Braxton Kilgore, who had one.

Washington Little Capitals 16U's Benjamin Calaman stopped 23 shots out of the 26 that he faced. Washington Little Capitals 16U incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Bryce Murphy made 19 saves for HC Dallas 16U on 22 shots. HC Dallas 16U incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with three minors.