A four-goal first period deficit cost West Michigan Hounds 16U, which could not recover and fell to San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U, 10-1.

Aaron Burden had four goals to lead San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U to victory. Burden got on the scoresheet 17 seconds into the first period. He then added goals at 48 seconds into the first, at 2:43 into the second, and at 12:36 into the second.

San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U's penalty kill excelled, as San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U gave up one goal despite allowing six power plays.

West Michigan Hounds 16U was unable to stop San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U from sending pucks towards the net, and San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U eventually piled up 46 shots on goal. San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U has scored at the pace of 4.9 goals per game during the current campaign. San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 18 minutes in penalties during the game.

San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U also got points from Christopher Milner, who also racked up one goal and two assists, Carson Kelley, who also registered one goal and three assists, and Tyson McLellan, who also had three goals and one assist. Johnny Tomlinson also scored for San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U. More assists for San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U came via Jack Cleaver, Connor Downing, Austin Elchinoff, Kern Luo, and Jaylon Gorman, who contributed one a piece.

The West Michigan Hounds 16U penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled nine minors and one major for 33 minutes in penalty time. West Michigan Hounds 16U had been averaging 20.0 minutes in penalties per game.

Jake Blazier made 14 saves for San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U on 15 shots. San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U registered three goals on 10 power play opportunities. Chandler Reinking rejected 36 shots on goal for West Michigan Hounds 16U. West Michigan Hounds 16U ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Regan Ward was ejected from the game.