Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Texas Tornado 16U defeated Phoenix Firebirds 16U in a shootout 4-3.

Texas Tornado 16U was helped by James Distefano, who had one goal. Distefano scored 7:47 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Texas Tornado 16U. Ryan Kheir provided the assist. Jack Stensgard also scored for Texas Tornado 16U. In addition, Texas Tornado 16U received assists from Sterling Cooper, who had two.

Phoenix Firebirds 16U surpassed its usual scoring output this season. This season, Phoenix Firebirds 16U averages 0.9 goals per contest.

Phoenix Firebirds 16U was helped by Quinn Thibeault, who tallied one goal. Thibeault scored on the power play 6:44 into the third period to make the score 3-3. Phoenix Firebirds 16U had gained a power play chance when Stensgard was whistled for head contact. Griffen Dill assisted on the tally. Phoenix Firebirds 16U also got points from Dill, who also registered one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. Phoenix Firebirds 16U also got a goal from Jason Smith as well. Other players who recorded assists for Phoenix Firebirds 16U were Reise Kieffer, who had one.

Dylan Short recorded 22 saves for Texas Tornado 16U. Texas Tornado 16U incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors. Phoenix Firebirds 16U's Oliver Boerst stopped 17 shots out of the 20 that he faced. Phoenix Firebirds 16U incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.