In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Texas Tornado 16U escaped with a 3-2 victory over Indiana Jr. Ice 16U.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Patric Fun's goal in the second period proved to be the difference maker.

Texas Tornado 16U was paced by Benjamin Allen, who registered one goal and one assist. Allen scored 12:43 into the second period to make the score 3-1 Texas Tornado 16U. Logan Berlof assisted on the tally.

Texas Tornado 16U forced Indiana Jr. Ice 16U goalie Darin Fox to work between the pipes, taking 34 shots.

Texas Tornado 16U additionally got points from Berlof, who also had one goal and two assists and Fun, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for Texas Tornado 16U were Alexander Ochterbeck, who had one.

Indiana Jr. Ice 16U forced Texas Tornado 16U's goalies to work all game long, launching 32 shots and forcing 30 saves. Dylan Short made 20 stops and Christophe Jobin made 10.

Indiana Jr. Ice 16U was helped by Triston Theriot, who tallied one goal. Theriot scored on the power play 38 seconds into the second period to make the score 1-1. Ryan Jones picked up the assist. Brock James also scored for Indiana Jr. Ice 16U. More assists for Indiana Jr. Ice 16U came via Ryan MacKellar, who had one.

Texas Tornado 16U incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Darin Fox made 31 saves for Indiana Jr. Ice 16U on 34 shots. Indiana Jr. Ice 16U incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.