Despite having to fight off several power plays, Pursuit of Excellence 16U was able to defeat Phoenix Firebirds 16U, 4-1.

Pursuit of Excellence 16U was led by Joey Murga, who had one goal. Murga scored 16:05 into the first period to make the score 2-0 Pursuit of Excellence 16U. Sam Demto assisted on the tally.

Pursuit of Excellence 16U's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on seven Phoenix Firebirds 16U power plays. Pursuit of Excellence 16U surpassed its usual scoring output this season. Pursuit of Excellence 16U has scored at the pace of 1.8 goal per game during the current campaign.

Others who scored for Pursuit of Excellence 16U included Thomas Steven, who had one and Cole Booth, who had two. In addition, Pursuit of Excellence 16U received assists from Hayden Ostir, Marcus Mitchell, and Austin Friesen, who each chipped in one.

Phoenix Firebirds 16U was led by Rodahn Evans, who scored the team's only goal. Evans scored zero seconds into the third period to make the score 3-1 Pursuit of Excellence 16U. Ethan Jones picked up the assist.

Colton Lancaster made 16 saves for Pursuit of Excellence 16U on 17 shots. Pursuit of Excellence 16U totaled 31 minutes in penalty time with three minors and one major and went 1-for-4 on the power play. Pursuit of Excellence 16U ran into serious disciplinary problems during the contest, and Cavin Tilsley was ejected from the game. Phoenix Firebirds 16U's Nathan Nazari stopped 17 shots out of the 20 that he faced. Phoenix Firebirds 16U incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with three minors.