St Louis Selects 16U survived a determined comeback attempt by Detroit Falcons 16U on the way to a 3-2 win.

St Louis Selects 16U took a 3-1 lead during the second period, only to have Detroit Falcons 16U storm back on a Tim Foley goal 6:43 into the third period to pull to one goal down.

St Louis Selects 16U was led by Trevor Thornton, who registered one goal and one assist. Thornton scored 12:41 into the second period to make the score St Louis Selects 16U. Alex Klaesner assisted on the tally.

St Louis Selects 16U got a goal from Matt Matyi as well. In addition, St Louis Selects 16U received assists from Ryan DeRousse and Adam Litteken, who each chipped in one.

Detroit Falcons 16U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in seven chances. Detroit Falcons 16U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 24 minutes in penalties during the game. The leading offender was Jake Gleason, who totaled 12 minutes in penalty time with one minor and one misconduct.

Detroit Falcons 16U was helped by Evan Dixon, who racked up one goal and one assist. Dixon scored on the power play 4:14 into the second period to make the score 2-1 St Louis Selects 16U. Detroit Falcons 16U had taken the advantage when St Louis Selects 16U's Phillip Solari got sent off for checking from behind. Foley provided the assist. Detroit Falcons 16U also got points from Foley, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. More assists for Detroit Falcons 16U came via Ellis Fried, who had one.

Sam Boyer made 26 saves for St Louis Selects 16U on 28 shots. St Louis Selects 16U incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Nick Ramirez recorded 25 saves for Detroit Falcons 16U. Detroit Falcons 16U registered one goal on four power play opportunities.