West Michigan Hounds 16U's Kyle Berry had a big offensive game, scoring two goals and contributing one assist in his team's 5-0 win over Phoenix Firebirds 16U.

Berry's tallies came at 10:26 into the first period to make the score 1-0 West Michigan Hounds 16U and on the power play 4:01 into the second to make the score 2-0 West Michigan Hounds 16U.

Peter Hansknecht spearheaded the defensive effort for West Michigan Hounds 16U, as he did not allow a puck past him and made 30 saves for the shutout. The solid play of Hansknecht will be reflected in his goals against average, which pre-game was 1.76.

West Michigan Hounds 16U's penalty kill excelled, as West Michigan Hounds 16U gave up zero goals despite allowing six power plays.

West Michigan Hounds 16U stifled Phoenix Firebirds 16U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. West Michigan Hounds 16U featured an improved defense during the game. West Michigan Hounds 16U gives up 2.3 goals on average per game. Phoenix Firebirds 16U was unable to stop West Michigan Hounds 16U from sending pucks towards the net, and West Michigan Hounds 16U eventually piled up 33 shots on goal. West Michigan Hounds 16U was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 16 penalty minutes.

West Michigan Hounds 16U additionally got points from Whallon Chase, who also finished with one goal and one assist. West Michigan Hounds 16U also got a goal from Trevor Salmen as well. In addition, West Michigan Hounds 16U received assists from Collin Schieman, who had two and Parker Barcikoski and Patrick Nicholson, who contributed one a piece.

Phoenix Firebirds 16U's penalty killing units received substantial work throughout the game as Phoenix Firebirds 16U finished with 16 penalty minutes.

West Michigan Hounds 16U registered two goals on six power play opportunities. Oliver Boerst recorded 28 saves for Phoenix Firebirds 16U.