Texas Tornado 16U tried its best to erase a three-goal deficit, but California Titans 16U would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 5-4.

A goal by Cameron Poe put California Titans 16U up 5-2 in the third period, but Texas Tornado 16U pulled to within one on Alexander Ochterbeck's tally 16:54 into the third period.

Brendan Harris had two goals and one assist to lead California Titans 16U. Harris scored the first of his two goals at 8:07 into the first period to make the score 2-1 California Titans 16U. Jacob Hamacher provided the assist. Harris' next tally made the score 4-2 California Titans 16U with 14:38 left in the second period. Poe assisted on the tally.

California Titans 16U's normally stingy defense allowed more goals than usual. California Titans 16U averages 1.6 goal allowed per game.

California Titans 16U additionally got points from Poe, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. California Titans 16U also got a goal from Will-Robert Johnson as well. More assists for California Titans 16U came via Franklin Newman, Jared Turcotte, Justin Apadoca, Evan Somoza, and Cody Key, who contributed one a piece.

Texas Tornado 16U was helped by Ryan Kheir, who finished with one goal. Kheir scored 5:33 into the first period to make the score 1-1. James Distefano provided the assist. Texas Tornado 16U also got points from Distefano, who also registered one goal and one assist. Benjamin Allen also scored for Texas Tornado 16U. In addition, Texas Tornado 16U received assists from Logan Berlof, Patric Fun, and Simon Joselowitsch, who each chipped in two.

Trevin Kozlowski recorded 20 saves for California Titans 16U. California Titans 16U incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors. Christophe Jobin made 24 saves for Texas Tornado 16U on 29 shots. Texas Tornado 16U incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.