Pursuit of Excellence 16U beat Pikes Peak Miners 16U, 2-0, in a contest where the winning goal was scored in the first period but the game remained close throughout.

Colton McCarthy provided Pursuit of Excellence 16U with the game-winning tally when he scored 6:45 into the the first period. Fabio Arnold picked up the assist.

Pursuit of Excellence 16U was paced by McCarthy, who racked up one goal.

Pursuit of Excellence 16U's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Pikes Peak Miners 16U power plays. Pursuit of Excellence 16U was steadier on the defensive front than it has been for much of this season. Pursuit of Excellence 16U averages two goals allowed per game.

Kai Robinson also scored for Pursuit of Excellence 16U. In addition, Pursuit of Excellence 16U received assists from Kurt Black and Sheldon Brett, who contributed one each.

Pikes Peak Miners 16U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in five chances. Pikes Peak Miners 16U did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. Pikes Peak Miners 16U averages three goals per game.

Austin Piquette turned away 18 pucks between the pipes for Pursuit of Excellence 16U. Pursuit of Excellence 16U incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Pikes Peak Miners 16U's Tanner Saucerman stopped 19 shots out of the 21 that he faced. Pikes Peak Miners 16U incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.