Brayden Watts had one point to lead Arizona Bobcats 16U to a 6-3 victory over Fairbanks Arctic Lions 16U.

In the losing effort, Fairbanks Arctic Lions 16U was paced by Gabriel Rankin, who tallied two goals. Rankin scored the first of his two goals at 42 seconds into the second period to make the score 1-1. Caleb Moretz provided the assist. Rankin's next tally made the score 2-1 Fairbanks Arctic Lions 16U with 17:22 left in the third period. Marcus Harmon assisted on the tally.

Arizona Bobcats 16U put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Fairbanks Arctic Lions 16U to score on any of its five power plays. Arizona Bobcats 16U forced Fairbanks Arctic Lions 16U goalie Keel Simon to work between the pipes, taking 38 shots. Arizona Bobcats 16U found the back of the net more times than it usually has this season. Arizona Bobcats 16U averages 3.9 goals per game.

Arizona Bobcats 16U additionally got points from Kaid Oliver, who also registered one goal and one assist, Jared Sanchez, who also finished with one goal and one assist, and Jake Garman, who also grabbed one goal and one assist. Arizona Bobcats 16U also had goals scored by Zach McKenna and Jonas Edwards, who scored one goal each. In addition, Arizona Bobcats 16U received assists from Tony Cimato, Hunter Cook, Josh Lindsay, and Landon Quinney, who each chipped in one.

Fairbanks Arctic Lions 16U also got a goal from Dante Keith as well. Other players who recorded assists for Fairbanks Arctic Lions 16U were London Emerson and Ty Proffitt, who contributed one each.

Ethan Middendorf made 18 saves for Arizona Bobcats 16U on 21 shots. Arizona Bobcats 16U incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors. Simon rejected 32 shots on goal for Fairbanks Arctic Lions 16U. Fairbanks Arctic Lions 16U incurred four minutes in penalty time with two minors.