Three periods of regulation and an overtime session were not enough to settle matters as Pikes Peak Miners 16U defeated Omaha AAA 16U in a shootout 2-1.

The shootout featured 12 attempts between both teams. Omaha AAA 16U's shootout goal was scored by Joe Krueger. In addition to the clincher, Pikes Peak Miners 16U got a shootout goal from Griffen Medina.

Omaha AAA 16U was stymied by Pikes Peak Miners 16U's netminder David Fessenden, who stopped 26 shots during the victory. Fessenden managed to improve on his goals against average, which stood at 4.67 prior to the game.

Pikes Peak Miners 16U excelled on the penalty kill, not giving up a single goal in six chances. Omaha AAA 16U was unable to stop Pikes Peak Miners 16U from sending pucks towards the net, and Pikes Peak Miners 16U eventually piled up 34 shots on goal.

Pikes Peak Miners 16U was led by Dillon Milliron, who registered one goal. Milliron scored on the power play 13:45 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Pikes Peak Miners 16U. Pikes Peak Miners 16U had gotten the advantage when Omaha AAA 16U's Shane Arnold was sent off for roughing. Medina assisted on the tally.

Omaha AAA 16U was held below its usual level of production. Omaha AAA 16U averages 4.7 goals per game.

Omaha AAA 16U was led by Luke Suter, who scored the team's only goal. Suter scored 20 seconds into the third period to make the score 1-1. Trevor Schroder picked up the assist.

Pikes Peak Miners 16U incurred 18 minutes in penalty time with four minors. Christian Herr made 32 saves for Omaha AAA 16U on 33 shots. Omaha AAA 16U incurred 10 minutes in penalty time with five minors.