West Michigan Hounds 16U almost clawed its way back from a three-goal deficit, but Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U managed to pull out a 5-3 win in the end.

Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U led by three goals at one point and ended with the victory. The largest advantage in the game came when Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U's Jonathan Dagnal's scored on the power play at 3:04 in the second period to put Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U up 3-0.

Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U was led by Adam Alavi, who racked up one goal and one assist. Alavi scored 3:22 into the third period to make the score 4-2 Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U. Tristan Ramage picked up the assist.

Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U also got points from Mario Damasceno, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Austin Tonkovich also scored for Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U. In addition, Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U received assists from Adam Pilewicz, who had two and Daniel Staffen, Arthur Birman, and Wyatt Glover, who contributed one a piece.

West Michigan Hounds 16U struggled to stay out of the sin bin throughout the game as it finished the game with 24 penalty minutes for seven opposing power plays.

West Michigan Hounds 16U was helped by Dakota Wilson, who registered one goal. Wilson scored on the power play 12:55 into the third period to make the score 4-3 Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U. West Michigan Hounds 16U earned a power play opportunity when Dagnal was put in the box for roughing. Gavin Cline assisted on the tally. West Michigan Hounds 16U also got a goal from Wyatt Gottschalk as well. More assists for West Michigan Hounds 16U came via Patrick Nicholson, who had one.

Recktenwald Joseph made 13 saves for Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U on 16 shots. Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Peter Hansknecht rejected 24 shots on goal for West Michigan Hounds 16U. West Michigan Hounds 16U registered two goals on four power play opportunities.