Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U tried to dig itself out of a four-goal hole, but Omaha AAA 16U held on for a 4-2 victory.

Omaha AAA 16U took a 4-0 lead during the second period, only to have Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U storm back on a Mario Damasceno goal 10:18 into the third period to pull to two goals down.

Ethan Price had a great game for Omaha AAA 16U, netting two goals. Price scored at 3:18 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Omaha AAA 16U and again while 9:16 into the second to make the score 3-0 Omaha AAA 16U.

Omaha AAA 16U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 14 minutes in penalties during the game.

Omaha AAA 16U also got a goal from Rhodes Dolan as well. In addition, Omaha AAA 16U received assists from Lawton Courtnall, who had two and Matthew Nehls, Camden VanBrocklin, Ethen Frank, Ethan Montoya, and Nathan Medeiros, who each chipped in one.

Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U did not reach the goal total it has come to expect this season. Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U puts an average of 4.1 pucks into the net per game.

Joseph Randazzo also scored for Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U. Other players who recorded assists for Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U were Anthony Franks, who had one and Carter Ekberg, who had two.

Nathan Churchill made 15 saves for Omaha AAA 16U on 17 shots. Omaha AAA 16U registered one goal on six power play opportunities. Andrew Walters rejected 20 shots on goal for Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U. Pittsburgh Viper Stars 16U incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with three minors.