Phoenix Firebirds 16U tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but Texas Tornado 16U held on for a 4-3 victory.

A goal by Trey McMillen put Texas Tornado 16U up 4-2 in the second period, but Phoenix Firebirds 16U pulled to within one on Kevin Clancey's tally 16:22 into the third period.

Texas Tornado 16U was led by Kade Brannon, who registered one goal and one assist. Brannon scored 55 seconds into the second period to make the score 2-2. Mason Weis picked up the assist.

Texas Tornado 16U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. Texas Tornado 16U's offense efficiently hummed along to the tune of 32 shots put on Phoenix Firebirds 16U's net.

Texas Tornado 16U also got points from Weis, who also had one goal and one assist. Texas Tornado 16U got a goal from Connor Bebb as well. More assists for Texas Tornado 16U came via Dominic De La Guardia, Caleb Clark, Jack Duhe, and Austin Cox, who each chipped in one.

Phoenix Firebirds 16U was helped by Taylor Moorman, who tallied one goal. Moorman scored 6:39 into the first period to make the score 1-1. Terry Dobbins also scored for Phoenix Firebirds 16U. Other players who recorded assists for Phoenix Firebirds 16U were Tim Workman and Cole Bisbing, who contributed one each.

Texas Tornado 16U took out Rutger Kesling after he had made five saves and installed Jay Harrington in goal, where he finished with 22 saves and the win. Texas Tornado 16U incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Justin Irby turned away 28 pucks between the pipes for Phoenix Firebirds 16U. Phoenix Firebirds 16U incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.