Phoenix Firebirds 16U tried its best to erase a three-goal deficit, but Texas Tornado 16U would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 3-1.

Texas Tornado 16U took a 3-0 lead during the third period, only to have Phoenix Firebirds 16U storm back on a Ryan Bonner goal 8:15 into the third period to pull to two goals down.

Texas Tornado 16U was led by Christopher Weatherly, who registered one goal. Weatherly scored 10:34 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Texas Tornado 16U.

Team could not crack Phoenix Firebirds 16U's penalty kill and was held to two power play goals while having nine opportunities to play with the man advantage.

Ryan Kheir also scored for Texas Tornado 16U. More assists for Texas Tornado 16U came via Clayton Brown, Lucas Mendes, and Grayson Cellio, who each chipped in one.

Phoenix Firebirds 16U could not produce up to it normal offensive output. Phoenix Firebirds 16U averages 3.3 goals per game. Phoenix Firebirds 16U did not challenge the opposing netminder, only getting 13 shots on net to force 12 saves. Phoenix Firebirds 16U was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 34 penalty minutes.

In addition, Phoenix Firebirds 16U received assists from Jonothan Taylor and Rodahn Evans, who contributed one a piece.

Texas Tornado 16U's Christophe Jobin stopped 12 shots out of the 13 that he faced. Blake Bjella rejected 19 shots on goal for Phoenix Firebirds 16U. Phoenix Firebirds 16U registered zero goals on zero power play opportunities.