Madison Capitols 16U tried to dig itself out of a five-goal hole, but Lansing Capitals 16U held on for a 6-4 victory.

Lansing Capitals 16U took a 6-1 lead during the third period, only to have Madison Capitols 16U storm back on a Tyler Lander goal 16:10 into the third period to pull to two goals down.

Lansing Capitals 16U got the win behind a great game by Joseph Ullstrom, who had two goals and one assist. Ullstrom scored the first of his two goals at 4:47 into the second period to make the score 2-0 Lansing Capitals 16U. Ullstrom's next tally made the score 3-0 Lansing Capitals 16U with 7:43 left in the second period. Sean Millane picked up the assist.

Lansing Capitals 16U surpassed its usual scoring output this season. This season, Lansing Capitals 16U averages 3.7 goals per contest. Lansing Capitals 16U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 18 minutes in penalties during the game. Lansing Capitals 16U got an offensive boost from its blueliners, who contributed three goals during the game.

Lansing Capitals 16U also got points from Luke Cornell, who also racked up one goal and one assist and Millane, who also tallied one goal and one assist. Others who scored for Lansing Capitals 16U included Ryan Hein and Dakota Bohn, who each put in one. More assists for Lansing Capitals 16U came via EJ Gilbert, who had two and Reagan Wortz, Grant Ledford, and Rex Moe, who contributed one each.

Madison Capitols 16U additionally got points from Jakob Hanthorn, who also registered one goal and one assist. Anthony Callin also scored for Madison Capitols 16U. In addition, Madison Capitols 16U received assists from Coltin Craigo, Lance Breitnauer, and Aaron Grounds, who each chipped in one and Matthew Jones and Marshal Plunkett, who contributed two each.

Colt Hanks recorded 22 saves for Lansing Capitals 16U. Lansing Capitals 16U registered one goal on seven power play opportunities. Sam Dunn took the loss and made four saves before being replaced by Jayson Efnor who made 17 saves. Madison Capitols 16U incurred 22 minutes in penalty time with six minors.