In a game where neither team could get a cushion, Anaheim Jr. Ducks 16U escaped with a 3-2 victory over Esmark Stars 16U.

Anaheim Jr. Ducks 16U gained the winning advantage on a goal by Eric Wright 8:00 into the second period and hung on until final buzzer.

Anaheim Jr. Ducks 16U was led by Wright, who registered one goal.

Anaheim Jr. Ducks 16U stifled Esmark Stars 16U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Anaheim Jr. Ducks 16U also got a goal from Tanner Osterkamp as well. In addition, Anaheim Jr. Ducks 16U received assists from Keelan Ulnick, who had two and Bradley Budman and Matthew Coleman, who contributed one a piece.

Esmark Stars 16U was helped by Jordan Timmons, who tallied one goal and one assist. Timmons scored 21 seconds into the second period to make the score 2-1 Anaheim Jr. Ducks 16U. Alec Bosnic picked up the assist. Esmark Stars 16U also got points from Beau Heakins, who also had one goal and one assist.

Rob Ivy made 24 saves for Anaheim Jr. Ducks 16U on 26 shots. Anaheim Jr. Ducks 16U incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Esmark Stars 16U's Jonah Winnier stopped 19 shots out of the 22 that he faced. Esmark Stars 16U incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors.