Green Bay Jr. Gamblers 16U tried to dig itself out of a two-goal hole, but HC Dallas 16U held on for a 3-2 victory.

A goal by Hunter Bersani put HC Dallas 16U up 3-1 in the third period, but Green Bay Jr. Gamblers 16U pulled to within one on Lucas McKinnon's tally 16:45 into the third period.

HC Dallas 16U's penalty kill excelled, as HC Dallas 16U gave up one goal despite allowing 10 power plays.

HC Dallas 16U was held back by its power play unit, which tallied one goal on 12 chances. HC Dallas 16U could not stay out of the penalty box, as the team accrued 54 minutes in penalties during the game.

Others who scored for HC Dallas 16U included Scott Edwards and Landon Michniak, who each put in one. Other players who recorded assists for HC Dallas 16U were Zachary Furlow, Chase Nies, Conner Hunt, Austen Halpin, and Louis Helsen, who each chipped in one.

Green Bay Jr. Gamblers 16U was often in penalty trouble, totaling seven minors and one major for 39 minutes in penalty time. Green Bay Jr. Gamblers 16U surpassed its season average of 26.0 penalty minutes per game. Green Bay Jr. Gamblers 16U forced HC Dallas 16U goalie Hunter Smith to work between the pipes, taking 39 shots.

Green Bay Jr. Gamblers 16U additionally got points from Logan Domagala, who also grabbed one goal and one assist to lead the team in points. In addition, Green Bay Jr. Gamblers 16U received assists from Joe Murvich and Phillip Parisien, who contributed one each.

Hunter Smith made 37 saves for HC Dallas 16U on 39 shots. For HC Dallas 16U, Hunt was ejected from the game. Jack Austin recorded 17 saves for Green Bay Jr. Gamblers 16U.