California Titans 16U survived a determined comeback attempt by Lansing Capitals 16U on the way to a 5-3 win.

California Titans 16U took a 5-1 lead during the third period, only to have Lansing Capitals 16U storm back on a Zachary Roberts goal 10:50 into the third period to pull to two goals down.

Liam Stirtzinger had two goals and one assist to lead California Titans 16U. Stirtzinger scored the first of his two goals on the power play at 8:38 into the first period to make the score 1-0 California Titans 16U. California Titans 16U had gained a power play chance when Keegan Weckesser was whistled for slashing. Jake Lam picked up the assist. Stirtzinger's next tally on the power play made the score 4-1 California Titans 16U with 14:50 left in the third period. California Titans 16U had gotten the advantage when Lansing Capitals 16U's Ethan Stafford was sent off for high sticking. Austin Wilk assisted on the tally.

California Titans 16U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in three chances. California Titans 16U's offense efficiently hummed along to the tune of 33 shots put on Lansing Capitals 16U's net.

California Titans 16U additionally got points from Lam, who also racked up one goal and three assists, Kyle Llunggren, who also tallied one goal and one assist, and Stirtzinger, who also finished with two goals and one assist. Connor Cooley also scored for California Titans 16U. In addition, California Titans 16U received assists from Bryce Pate, who had one.

Penalties took their toll on Lansing Capitals 16U, as its penalty kill unit let in three power play goals.

Lansing Capitals 16U was led by Keegan Miller, who grabbed one goal and one assist. Miller scored 7:12 into the third period to make the score 5-2 California Titans 16U. Lansing Capitals 16U also got points from Miller, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for Lansing Capitals 16U were Cameron Hite, who had one.

Garrett Mello made 12 saves for California Titans 16U on 15 shots. California Titans 16U incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Lansing Capitals 16U's Evan Cline stopped 28 shots out of the 33 that he faced. Lansing Capitals 16U incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.