The game between Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 16U and Texas Tornado 16U was tight through all 60 minutes, but in the end Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 16U emerged with a 5-3 win.

Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 16U gained the winning advantage on a goal by David Jerome 7:03 into the third period and hung on until final buzzer.

Jason Fritsche had two goals and two assists to lead Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 16U. Fritsche scored the first of his two goals at 1:15 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 16U. Devon Belsito assisted on the tally. Fritsche's next tally made the score 5-3 Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 16U with 3:32 left in the third period. Belsito picked up the assist.

Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 16U bested its season scoring average. Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 16U has scored at the pace of 2.5 goals per game during the current campaign.

Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 16U also got points from Belsito, who also racked up two goals and two assists. More assists for Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 16U came via Chris Humer, who had one and Michael Ragone, who had two.

Texas Tornado 16U was led by Benjamin Allen, who grabbed two goals and one assist. Allen scored the first of his two goals at 6:15 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 16U. James Distefano provided the assist. Allen's next tally made the score 3-3 with 14:36 left in the third period. Texas Tornado 16U earned a power play opportunity when Ragone was put in the box for interference. Benjamin Bledsoe picked up the assist. Texas Tornado 16U additionally got points from Distefano, who also finished with one goal and one assist. In addition, Texas Tornado 16U received assists from Simon Joselowitsch, who had one.

Evan Moyse recorded 20 saves for Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 16U. Cleveland Jr. Lumberjacks 16U incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Christophe Jobin made 17 saves for Texas Tornado 16U on 22 shots. Texas Tornado 16U incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.