Atlanta Fire 16U tried its best to erase a three-goal deficit, but Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 16U would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 4-2.

Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 16U made the score 4-1 on a goal by Bobby Frieson at 15:33 in the second period, and Atlanta Fire 16U got as close as 4-2 when Ryan Coots scored 14:31 into the third period.

Nicholas Skaluba was all over the ice for Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 16U, as he tallied two goals and one assist in the win. Skaluba scored the first of his two goals at 9:24 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 16U. Jason Fritsche picked up the assist. Skaluba's next tally made the score 2-1 Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 16U with 11:41 left in the second period.

Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 16U's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Atlanta Fire 16U power plays. Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 16U's defensemen played an important role in the offense, chipping in two goals.

Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 16U also got a goal from Devon Belsito as well. More assists for Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 16U came via Jared Plume, who had one.

Atlanta Fire 16U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 14 minutes in penalties during the game. Atlanta Fire 16U got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

Atlanta Fire 16U was helped by Brent Sweeney, who racked up one goal. Sweeney scored 7:16 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Other players who recorded assists for Atlanta Fire 16U were Joey Tufts, who had one.

Evan Moyse made 23 saves for Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 16U on 25 shots. Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 16U incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Connor Stewart rejected 26 shots on goal for Atlanta Fire 16U.