Behind a great game by Ethen Frank, who had two goals and three assists, Omaha AAA 16U defeated Esmark Stars 16U, 7-2.

Frank's tallies came short handed at 4:22 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Omaha AAA 16U and on the power play 3:59 into the third to make the score 5-1 Omaha AAA 16U.

Omaha AAA 16U pulled out the victory even though it was hit with 22 penalty minutes.

Omaha AAA 16U stifled Esmark Stars 16U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man. Omaha AAA 16U outdid its season average for goals scored. Omaha AAA 16U averages 4.8 goals per game.

Omaha AAA 16U also got points from Jaden Anderson, who also registered one goal and two assists. Others who scored for Omaha AAA 16U included Austin Long, who had two and Nico Blachman and Shane Arnold, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for Omaha AAA 16U were Casey Gilling, Bryan Yoon, Dalton Gally, AJ Christian DiCesare, Christian DiCesare, and Garrett Anderson, who contributed one each.

Esmark Stars 16U was led by Alex Crilley, who had one goal. Crilley scored 5:12 into the second period to make the score 2-1 Omaha AAA 16U. Ty Rickabaugh picked up the assist. Esmark Stars 16U also got a goal from Jasper Uricchio as well. In addition, Esmark Stars 16U received assists from Beau Heakins and David Nee, who each chipped in one.

Mitchell James rejected 19 shots on goal for Omaha AAA 16U. Omaha AAA 16U registered two goals on seven power play opportunities. Sean McDonald recorded 11 saves for Esmark Stars 16U. Esmark Stars 16U incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors.