California Titans 16U tried its best to erase a two-goal deficit, but Lansing Capitals 16U would not be denied the victory and hung on to win, 3-2.

Lansing Capitals 16U made the score 3-1 on a goal by Ryan Hein at 20 seconds in the third period, and California Titans 16U got as close as 3-2 when Dylan Denton scored 23 seconds into the third period.

Rex Moe and Hein provided the spark for Lansing Capitals 16U, combining for three goals and two assists. Moe had two goals and one assist and Hein also notched one goal and one assist.

Referees had their hands full with a major incident at 17:00 into the third period. Four fighting penalties were dished out along with three game misconducts.

Lansing Capitals 16U's penalty box was a popular destination as the team totaled nine minors and one major for 33 minutes in penalty time. Lansing Capitals 16U had been averaging 20.0 minutes in penalties per game. Lansing Capitals 16U found itself stymied offensively, and got off a mere 13 shots against California Titans 16U's defense.

Lansing Capitals 16U also got points from Hein, who also racked up one goal and one assist. Other players who recorded assists for Lansing Capitals 16U were Riley Hestwood, who had one.

California Titans 16U was often in penalty trouble, totaling six minors and two majors for 52 minutes in penalty time. California Titans 16U surpassed its season average of 20.0 penalty minutes per game. California Titans 16U did not challenge the opposing netminder, only getting 11 shots on net to force nine saves.

In addition, California Titans 16U received assists from Daylon Mannon, Johnny Schacher, Jake Mandel, and Troy Robertson, who contributed one each.

Lansing Capitals 16U's Colt Hanks stopped nine shots out of the 11 that he faced. Lansing Capitals 16U registered one goal on five power play opportunities. For Lansing Capitals 16U, Joseph Ullstrom was ejected from the game. Hayden Funk made 10 saves for California Titans 16U on 13 shots. California Titans 16U registered one goal on five power play opportunities. Team's Robertson and Austin Hanson were slapped with misconducts and ejected from the game.