Minnesota Elite Development 16U had a four-goal lead after two periods and cruised the rest of the way en route to a 6-0 win over Fairbanks Arctic Lions 16U.

Fairbanks Arctic Lions 16U's power play was ineffective against Minnesota Elite Development 16U's penalty kill, which allowed zero goals while shorthanded.

Minnesota Elite Development 16U was led by Griffen Ness, who racked up one goal and one assist. Ness scored 6:53 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Minnesota Elite Development 16U. Cameron Buhl picked up the assist.

Minnesota Elite Development 16U's penalty kill was spotless, allowing no goals on six Fairbanks Arctic Lions 16U power plays. Minnesota Elite Development 16U was steadier on the defensive front than it has been for much of this season. Minnesota Elite Development 16U allows 2.6 goals per game. Minnesota Elite Development 16U was forced to rely heavily on their penalty kill unit throughout the game, as it racked up 24 penalty minutes.

Minnesota Elite Development 16U also got points from Noel Parker, who also finished with one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Minnesota Elite Development 16U included Chase Brand, who had two and Hunter Johannes and Luke Mobley, who scored one goal each. More assists for Minnesota Elite Development 16U came via Hunter Huson, who had two and Connor Mayer, Trevor Miklya, Nick Leivermann, Spencer Ovshak, and Montana Streit, who contributed one each.

Minnesota Elite Development 16U registered zero goals on two power play opportunities. Fairbanks Arctic Lions 16U incurred eight minutes in penalty time with four minors.