San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U relied on the scoring touch of Tyson McLellan, who netted two goals, to beat Phoenix Firebirds 16U, 7-2.

McLellan found the back of the net on the power play 1:34 into the second period to make the score 1-0 San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U and again while 7:42 into the second to make the score 2-1 San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U.

San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U's penalty kill excelled, as San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U gave up zero goals despite allowing eight power plays.

San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U stifled Phoenix Firebirds 16U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U kept Phoenix Firebirds 16U's goalie busy throughout the game, and Oliver Boerst made 26 saves on 33 shots. San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U bested its season scoring average. San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U has scored at the pace of 4.6 goals per game during the current campaign. San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 16 penalty minutes. The defensemen of San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U were also effective in Phoenix Firebirds 16U's zone, and came away with three goals.

San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U additionally got points from Zakery Galambos, who also racked up one goal and one assist. San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U also got a goal from Jack Cleaver as well. In addition, San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U received assists from Carson Kelley and Ryan Dudschus, who contributed one a piece and Robert Durst and Johnny Tomlinson, who each chipped in two.

Phoenix Firebirds 16U was led by Triston Theriot, who grabbed one goal. Theriot scored 6:18 into the second period to make the score 1-1. Kason Braley provided the assist. Jake Hoekstra also scored for Phoenix Firebirds 16U. More assists for Phoenix Firebirds 16U came via Carter Righi and Jack DAnna, who contributed one a piece.

Jake Blazier recorded 14 saves for San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U. San Jose Jr. Sharks 16U registered three goals on six power play opportunities. Phoenix Firebirds 16U incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.