Texas Tornado 16U and Atlanta Fire 16U were evenly matched throughout their contest, but Texas Tornado 16U made the most of its opportunities and won, 3-2.

Neither team gained more than a one-goal lead, and Patric Fun's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

Texas Tornado 16U was sparked by Fun, who grabbed one goal. Fun scored 12:10 into the third period to make the score 3-2 Texas Tornado 16U. James Distefano picked up the assist.

Texas Tornado 16U managed to stay out of the box better than usual, racking up one minor for two minutes in penalty time. Texas Tornado 16U wound up below its season average of 8.0 penalty minutes per game. Texas Tornado 16U did not challenge the opposing netminder, only getting 13 shots on net to force 10 saves.

Texas Tornado 16U also got a goal from Christopher Rodo as well. In addition, Texas Tornado 16U received assists from Simon Joselowitsch, Sterling Cooper, John Hutcherson, and Benjamin Allen, who each chipped in one.

Atlanta Fire 16U's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on three Texas Tornado 16U power plays. Atlanta Fire 16U found itself stymied offensively, and got off a mere 13 shots against Texas Tornado 16U's defense.

Atlanta Fire 16U was helped by Tyler Gwyn, who racked up one goal. Gwyn scored 12:14 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Atlanta Fire 16U. Jared McCracken assisted on the tally. Atlanta Fire 16U additionally got points from McCracken, who also registered one goal and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for Atlanta Fire 16U were Brent Sweeney, who had one.

Christophe Jobin recorded 11 saves for Texas Tornado 16U. Atlanta Fire 16U's Connor Stewart stopped 10 shots out of the 13 that he faced. Atlanta Fire 16U incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.