Atlanta Fire 16U gutted out a close 3-2 win against Phoenix Firebirds 16U.

Neither team gained more than a two-goal lead, and Cole Stewart's goal in the third period proved to be the difference maker.

Stewart had two goals to lead Atlanta Fire 16U to victory.

Atlanta Fire 16U's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on five Phoenix Firebirds 16U power plays.

Atlanta Fire 16U also got a goal from Tyler Gwyn as well. More assists for Atlanta Fire 16U came via Ryan Coots, Chase Pearson, and Dillon Steh, who contributed one a piece.

Phoenix Firebirds 16U was helped by Alex Falk, who tallied one goal. Falk scored 13:25 into the first period to make the score 2-1 Atlanta Fire 16U. Carter Righi also scored for Phoenix Firebirds 16U. In addition, Phoenix Firebirds 16U received assists from Marcus Templeman, who had one.

Connor Stewart made 21 saves for Atlanta Fire 16U on 23 shots. Atlanta Fire 16U incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Phoenix Firebirds 16U's Christian Brown stopped 19 shots out of the 22 that he faced. Phoenix Firebirds 16U incurred six minutes in penalty time with three minors.