Atlanta Fire 16U survived a determined comeback attempt by Lansing Capitals 16U on the way to a 3-1 win.

Atlanta Fire 16U made the score 3-0 on a goal by Dillon Steh at 15:57 in the third period, and Lansing Capitals 16U got as close as 3-1 when Alexander Rowe scored 16:47 into the third period.

Atlanta Fire 16U's penalty kill excelled, as Atlanta Fire 16U gave up zero goals despite allowing eight power plays.

Referees had their hands full with a major incident at 14:41 into the third period. Eight fighting penalties were dished out along with five game misconducts.

The Atlanta Fire 16U penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled seven minors and three majors for 59 minutes in penalty time. The total exceeded the 19.0 minutes per game Atlanta Fire 16U had been spending in the box. Atlanta Fire 16U stifled Lansing Capitals 16U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Atlanta Fire 16U was helped by Chase Pearson, who had one goal. Pearson scored 8:56 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Atlanta Fire 16U. Jared McCracken provided the assist. Atlanta Fire 16U also got a goal from Reagan Cink as well. Other players who recorded assists for Atlanta Fire 16U were Cole Stewart, who had one.

Lansing Capitals 16U racked up the penalties in the contest, and ended with five minors and two majors for 50 minutes in penalty time. Lansing Capitals 16U surpassed its season average of 18.0 penalty minutes per game. Lansing Capitals 16U could not produce up to it normal offensive output. Lansing Capitals 16U averages 3.5 goals per game.

In addition, Lansing Capitals 16U received assists from Kieran Durgan, who had one.

Connor Stewart made 11 saves for Atlanta Fire 16U on 11 shots. Atlanta Fire 16U registered one goal on five power play opportunities. Team's Connor Stewart and Nikita Zlatopolsky were slapped with misconducts and ejected from the game. Andrew Wagner took the loss and made seven saves before being replaced by Jacob Gwillim who made five saves. For Lansing Capitals 16U, Keegan Weckesser and Collin Rewerts were ejected from the contest.