Pikes Peak Miners 16U tried to dig itself out of a three-goal hole, but Meijer AAA 16U held on for a 3-1 victory.

A goal by Nick Orr put Meijer AAA 16U up 3-0 in the second period, but Pikes Peak Miners 16U pulled to within two on Luke Lonneman's tally 10:03 into the third period.

Sam Millman was all over the ice for Meijer AAA 16U, as he tallied two goals in the win. Millman's tallies came at 12:32 into the first period to make the score 1-0 Meijer AAA 16U and 13:05 into the first to make the score 2-0 Meijer AAA 16U.

Meijer AAA 16U stifled Pikes Peak Miners 16U's power play, and did not give up a single goal while down a man.

Meijer AAA 16U additionally got points from Orr, who also registered one goal and one assist. In addition, Meijer AAA 16U received assists from Max Hendrickson, Brett Postula, Cam Lindsay, Brandon Kucera, and Bradley Postula, who each chipped in one.

Pikes Peak Miners 16U put up an impenetrable defensive front on the penalty kill, and did not allow Meijer AAA 16U to score on any of its four power plays.

James Durham rejected 14 shots on goal for Meijer AAA 16U. Meijer AAA 16U incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with three minors. Maiszon Balboa made 26 saves for Pikes Peak Miners 16U on 29 shots. Pikes Peak Miners 16U incurred 16 minutes in penalty time with three minors.