Dillon Coats netted a hat trick to lead Atlanta Fire 16U over West Michigan Hounds 16U, 8-2.

Coats got on the scoresheet 3:12 into the first period. He then added goals at 7:05 into the first and at 11:18 into the first.

West Michigan Hounds 16U's nine penalties came back to haunt it, as West Michigan Hounds 16U let up five goals while on the penalty kill.

Atlanta Fire 16U stifled West Michigan Hounds 16U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Atlanta Fire 16U outdid its season average for goals scored. This season, Atlanta Fire 16U averages 3.8 goals per contest.

Atlanta Fire 16U additionally got points from Chase Pearson, who also grabbed three goals and four assists to lead the team in points. Brent Sweeney also scored for Atlanta Fire 16U. More assists for Atlanta Fire 16U came via Cole Stewart, who had two and Tyler Gwyn, Reagan Cink, and Mitch Gedeon, who each chipped in one.

West Michigan Hounds 16U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 18 minutes in penalties during the game. West Michigan Hounds 16U got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed two goals during the game.

West Michigan Hounds 16U was helped by Gavin Cline, who tallied one goal. Cline scored 5:54 into the second period to make the score 3-2 Atlanta Fire 16U. Seth Blakeslee assisted on the tally. West Michigan Hounds 16U also got a goal from Anthony Longo as well.

Atlanta Fire 16U's Connor Stewart stopped 21 shots out of the 23 that he faced. Atlanta Fire 16U incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Peter Hansknecht made 22 saves for West Michigan Hounds 16U on 30 shots. West Michigan Hounds 16U registered zero goals on four power play opportunities.