Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as New Jersey Jr. Titans 16U defeated California Titans 16U in a shootout 4-3.

The two teams needed 14 turns to complete the shootout. California Titans 16U's shootout goal was scored by Cody Key. In addition to the clincher, New Jersey Jr. Titans 16U got a shootout goal from Timothy Gelatt.

New Jersey Jr. Titans 16U overcame a one-goal deficit to capture the victory. New Jersey Jr. Titans 16U was down 3-2 after a power play goal by California Titans 16U's Ethan Somoza at 14:42 in the second period. New Jersey Jr. Titans 16U tied things up at 3-3 on a power play goal by Anthony Cusanelli at 4:57 in the third period.

New Jersey Jr. Titans 16U kept California Titans 16U's goalie busy throughout the game, and Trevin Kozlowski made 37 saves on 41 shots.

New Jersey Jr. Titans 16U was led by Ryan Walker, who registered two goals. Walker scored the first of his two goals at 36 seconds into the first period to make the score 1-0 New Jersey Jr. Titans 16U. Gelatt picked up the assist. Walker's next tally made the score 2-2 with 6:59 left in the second period. Michael Gelatt provided the assist. In addition, New Jersey Jr. Titans 16U received assists from JT Tarantino, who had one.

California Titans 16U's offense operated below it season average. California Titans 16U puts an average of 5.3 pucks into the net per game.

Other players who recorded assists for California Titans 16U were Brendan Harris, who had two and Will-Robert Johnson, Justin Apadoca, Jacob Hamacher, and Gregory Figg, who each chipped in one.

Michael Cernero rejected 25 shots on goal for New Jersey Jr. Titans 16U. New Jersey Jr. Titans 16U incurred 28 minutes in penalty time with four minors. California Titans 16U incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors.