Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Las Vegas Storm 16U defeated Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U in a shootout 4-3.

The two teams needed 16 turns to complete the shootout. Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U's shootout goals were scored by Cole Hepler and Tanner Gilliland. Las Vegas Storm 16U also got shootout goals from Brendan Harris and Malthe Helt.

Las Vegas Storm 16U surpassed its usual scoring output this season. Las Vegas Storm 16U averages one goal per game. Las Vegas Storm 16U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 16 minutes in penalties during the game. The leading offender was James Lazette, who totaled two minutes in penalty time with one minor.

Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 14 minutes in penalties during the game. The leading offender was Jonathan Kasper, who totaled four minutes in penalty time with two minors.

Las Vegas Storm 16U was led by Kenny Hausinger, who had three goals. In addition, Las Vegas Storm 16U received assists from Alex Mono, Chris Hausinger, and Harris, who contributed one each.

Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U was helped by Patrick Hunter, who racked up one goal. Hunter scored on the power play 5:41 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Las Vegas Storm 16U. A slashing penalty on Evan Butcher had put Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U on the power play. John Kosinski assisted on the tally. Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U got a goal from Adam Pilewicz as well. Other players who recorded assists for Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U were Gilliland, Thomas Diffendal, Stanislav Ishchenko, and Hepler, who each chipped in one.

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Talon Miller turned away 18 pucks between the pipes for Las Vegas Storm 16U. Las Vegas Storm 16U registered two goals on five power play opportunities. Cameron Langham recorded 12 saves for Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U. Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U registered three goals on six power play opportunities.