Behind a great game by Tyson Jost, who had two goals and one assist, Pursuit of Excellence 16U defeated Pikes Peak Miners 16U, 3-0.

Jost's tallies came on the power play at 15:12 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Pursuit of Excellence 16U and 3:12 into the second to make the score 2-0 Pursuit of Excellence 16U.

Joseph Mcleod frustrated Pikes Peak Miners 16U's offense all game, and stopped 31 shots en route to a shutout. Mcleod certainly lowered his goals against average, which was 1.97 entering the contest.

Pursuit of Excellence 16U stifled Pikes Peak Miners 16U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Pursuit of Excellence 16U's defensive play was more effective than usual against Pikes Peak Miners 16U. Pursuit of Excellence 16U averages 2.5 goals allowed per game.

Zack Andrusiak also scored for Pursuit of Excellence 16U. In addition, Pursuit of Excellence 16U received assists from Ralph Jarrett and Greg Dakus, who each chipped in one.

Pikes Peak Miners 16U's offense operated below it season average. Pikes Peak Miners 16U averages 2.3 goals per game. Pikes Peak Miners 16U forced Pursuit of Excellence 16U goalie Mcleod to work between the pipes, taking 31 shots. Pikes Peak Miners 16U struggled to stay out of the sin bin throughout the game as it finished the game with 18 penalty minutes for six opposing power plays.

Pursuit of Excellence 16U incurred 12 minutes in penalty time with six minors. Pikes Peak Miners 16U's Evan Smith stopped 25 shots out of the 28 that he faced. Pikes Peak Miners 16U registered zero goals on three power play opportunities.